BX    9185    .A2    C5    1898 
Euchologion 


EvxoXoycoi/ 

THE  FIRST  PART  AND  PORTIONS  OF  THE 
SECOND  PART  OF  A 

Book  of  Common  Order: 

FORMS  OF  PRAYER 

ISSUED  BY 

JCte  (lfli)urcl)  S^tbice  Societg 

OF 

JIfte  (tti)tirci)  of  Scotlantr. 

SECOND    EDITION. 
EDITED  BY 

B.   B.   COMEGYS. 

WITH    A   NEW    ARRANGEMENT   OF 

THE    PSALTER. 


PHILADELPHIA :  SHERMAN  &  CO. 

1898. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


First  Sunday  Morning  Service, 

"  "  Evening  " 

Second      "  Morning  " 

"  Evening; 

Third       "  Morning  " 

"  "  Evening  " 

Fourth    "  Morning  " 

"  "  EVENINfJ  " 

Yjftu       "         Morning  '^ 

Evening 
Prayers  and  Intercessions,     . 
TiiANKS(JiviNGS  (Harvest  and  Plenty), 
Prayers  for  Special  Graces, 
Collects  and  Prayers  for  Natural  and  Sacred 

Seasons, 

(iii 


19 

34 

48 

62 

75 

89 

103 

116 

130 

143 

151 

153 

165 


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TABLE    OF    CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

Prayers  of  Invocation,  .... 

.     176 

Confessions, 

.     179 

Prayers  for  Pardon  and  Peace,  . 

.     181 

Intercessions, 

.     183 

Thanksgivings  (General), 

.     185 

Prayers  for  Illumination,     . 

.     187 

"         after  Sermon,  .... 

.     188 

Ascriptions  of  Glory,      .... 

.     191 

The  Psalter, 

.     192 

NOTE. 


This  book  is  a  reprint  of  the  First  Part  of  Euchologion, 
or  the  Book  of  Common  Order,  issued  by  the  Church  Ser- 
vice Society  of  the  Church  of  Scotland,  containing  Services 
for  Five  Sundays,  morning  and  evening,  with  such  slight 
changes  as  are  necessary  for  their  use  by  the  Presbyterian 
Church  in  America  ;  and  also  a  portion  of  the  Second  Part 
of  the  same  book,  containing  Prayers,  Intercessions,  and 
Thanksgivings  for  Special  Occasions  ;  to  which  is  added  a 
new  arrangement  of  the  Psalter,  being  a  selection  from  the 
Psalms  for  responsive  or  antiphonal  reading  or  chanting. 
The  arrangement  of  these  services  is  as  follows  : 
The  singing  of  a  Hymn  or  Psalm  followed  by  a  few  sen- 
tences of  Scripture — a  Prayer  of  Invocation,  a  Confession 
and  other  introductory  prayers  ending  with  the  Lord's 
Prayer — a  line  or  two  of  Prayer  and  Kesponse,  then  the 
Psalter  (an  American  selection)  and  the  Gloria  Patri,  a 
lesson  from  the  Old  Testament,  the  Te  Deum  Laudamus  or 
Hymn  or  other  Psalm,  then  a  lesson  from  the  New  Testa- 
ment, the  Benedictus  or  Hymn  or  other  Psalm  and  the 
Apostles'  Creed,  then  a  word  or  two  with  Responses,  after 
which.  Prayers,  a  Hymn  or  Anthem,  the  Prayer  for  Illu- 
mination followed  by  the  Sermon,  then  Prayer,  Offering, 
Hymn  and  Benediction.  In  the  evening  services  the  Mag- 
nificat and  the  Nunc  Dimittis  take  the  place  of  the  Te  Deum 
and  the  Benedictus,  and  all  these  four  Hymns  except  the 
Te  Deum  Laudamus  are  taken  from  St.  Luke.  The  prayers 
are  expressed  in  devout,  earnest  and  Scriptural  language. 
They  are  necessarily  framed  in  general  terms,  as  all  common 
prayer  must  be,  and  are  composed  of  the  best  thoughts  and 

1  (V) 


VI  NOTE. 

words  of  many  Godly  men  :  but  the  minister  can  introduce 
special  prayers  or  thanksgivings  in  appropriate  places,  as 
well  as  his  own,  written  or  extemporaneous. 

The  Church  Service  Society  of  the  Church  of  Scotland 
was  organized  about  twenty  years  ago.  Its  purpose  was  the 
study  of  the  Liturgies,  ancient  and  modern,  of  the  Chris- 
tian Church,  with  a  view  to  the  preparation  and  publication 
of  Forms  of  Prayer  for  Public  Worship,  etc.  The  Presi- 
dents of  the  Society  have  been  such  men  as  Campbell  of 
Aberdeen,  Tulloch  of  Saint  Andrews,  and  the  Duke  of 
Argyle,  Avho  is  the  present  President.  Six  years  ago  the 
Society  numbered  more  than  500  Clerical  members  and  more 
than  130  Laymen,  representing  seventy  of  the  eighty-four 
Presbyteries  of  the  Church  of  Scotland. 

The  book  has  passed  into  the  sixth  edition,  and  its  influ- 
ence, whether  used  in  part  or  as  a  whole  in  the  Scottish 
Parish  Churches,  is  widely  extended  ;  which  means  that 
the  desire  for  prayers  in  more  dignified  and  spiritual  lan- 
guage is  growing  throughout  that  country. 

The  Presbyterian  Church  in  America  is  distinguished  for 
its  educated  ministry,  its  splendid  contributions  to  religious 
literature,  and  also,  alas  !  for  the  unattractiveness  of  its 
devotional  services.  We  are  now  moving  into  a  wider  and 
better  field.  We  fear  nothing  from  comparison  with  other 
churches  in  the  character  of  our  preaching  ;  why  should  we 
not  stand  in  the  front  ranks  also  in  offering  an  attractive 
devotional  service  ;  not  less  spiritual,  and  not  less  devotional 
because  it  is  attractive  and  dignified  ;  and  not  less  effective 
because  it  furnishes  a  means  of  expression  on  the  part  of  the 
worshipper,  other  than  in  singing  ;  for  all  cannot  sing,  but 
all  can  pray  audibly,  at  least  in  saying  the  Amen. 


THE 

ORDER  OF  DIVINE  SERVICE. 


iix^t  Sunday  of  m  ilouth. 


inorning  Scruicc. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Sen'ice  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  Minister  may  say — 

/^UR  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who 
^     made  heaven  and  earth. 

0  come,  let  us  worship  and  how  down ;  let 
us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker.  For  He 
is  our  God;  and  we  are  the  people  of  His 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

Then,  the  Congregation  hieeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Min- 
ister may  say — 

£ct  us  prau. 

(3) 


4  FIRST   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Prayer  of  Invocation, 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who 
-^  hast  made  the  Church  Thy  dweUing- 
place,  and  chosen  it  as  Thy  rest  for  ever,  and 
hast  taught  us  in  Thy  Word  not  to  forsake  the 
assembling  of  ourselves  together;  regard  in 
Thy  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  us  Thy  servants, 
who  meet  this  day  in  Thy  holy  place.  Mani- 
fest Thyself  unto  us,  and  bless  unto  us  all 
Thine  ordinances,  so  that  our  worship  may 
prepare  us  both  to  serve  Thee  now,  and  to 
glorify  Thee  hereafter  in  Thine  eternal  king- 
dom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Confession, 

O  Lord  our  God,  eternal  and  almighty  Father, 
we  acknowledge  and  confess  before  Thy  holy 
majesty  that  we  are  miserable  sinners;  unable 
of  ourselves  to  do  that  which  is  good ;  trans- 
gressing daily,  and  in  many  ways.  Thy  holy 
commandments,  and  by  Thy  just  judgment 
deser\dng  of  condemnation  and  death. 

We  are  deeply  grieved,  O  Lord,  for  having 
offended  against  Thee;  We  condemn  both 
ourselves  and  our  sins  with  unfeigned  peni- 
tence; We  seek  refuge  in  Thy  mercy,  and 
humbly  entreat  Thee  to  help  us  in  our  misery. 


MORNING   SERVICE.  5 

Be  pleased,  0  most  gracious  God,  Father  of 
mercies,  to  have  compassion  on  us,  and  for 
the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  to  pardon 
all  our  sins.  Grant  unto  us  also,  and  increase 
in  us  from  day  to  day,  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  acknowledging  and  lamenting  our 
iniquities,  we  may  renounce  them  with  our 
whole  heart,  and  may  bring  forth  the  fruits  of 
holiness  and  righteousness,  which  are  well- 
pleasing  in  Thy  sight;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^men. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace, 

Blessed  be  Thy  name,  0  Lord,  that,  accord- 
ing to  the  comforting  assurance  of  Thy  Word, 
Thou  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  who  truly 
repent,  who  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
and  are  resolved  to  walk  in  newness  of  life. 
Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  all  such  here  present 
the  full  assurance  of  pardon  and  reconciliation, 
and  the  peace  which  passeth  all  understanding ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  2lmen. 

Supplications. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  redeemed  us  to 
Thyself  with  the  precious  blood  of  Thy  dear 
Son ;  grant  that  we  may  live  no  longer  unto 


6  FIRST   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

ourselves,  but  unto  Ilim  who  died  for  us  and 
rose  again. 

Direct  us  always  hy  Thy  grace,  O  merciful 
God,  and  lead  us  continually  by  Thy  Spirit. 

Give  us  good  and  holy  thoughts,  pure, 
gentle,  and  peaceable  dispositions,  an  entire 
resignation  to  Thy  will,  a  perfect  love  to  Thee, 
;ind  a  sincere  charity  towards  all  mankind. 

Wean  our  hearts  from  the  vanity  of  this 
»vorld,  and  give  us  grace  to  have  them  always 
lifted  up  to  heaven  where  our  treasure  is;  so 
that  watching  iand  praying  without  ceasing, 
and  living  in  temperance,  righteousness,  and 
piety,  we  may  pass  our  days  in  peace,  waiting 
for  the  glorious  return  of  our  Saviour;  and 
that  when  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  world, 
we  may  appear  before  Thee  without  confusion, 
and  without  fear. 

Almighty  God,  our  Father  and  Preserver, 
who  of  Thy  goodness  hast  watched  over  us  dur- 
ing the  past  night,  and  brought  us  to  this  day, 
strengthen  and  guard  us  by  Thy  Spirit,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  spend  it  wholly  in 
Thy  service,  seeking  Thy  glory,  and  the  salvar 
tion  of  our  fellow-men.  And  even  as  Thou 
sheddest  the  beams  of  the  sun  upon  the  earth 
to  give  light  unto  our  bodies^  so  do  Thou  ilhi- 


MORNING   SERVICE.  7 

minate  our  souls  with  the  brightness  of  Thy 
Spirit,  to  guide  us  in  the  paths  of  holy  obedi- 
ence. 

Sere  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

O  God,  hear  us ;  reject  not  the  suppHcations 
of  Thy  servants,  but  grant  us  the  things  we 
have  asked  of  Thee,  and  all  others  which  are 
necessary  for  us ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord:  in  whose  prevailing  name  and  words 
we  yet  further  pray : 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

( To  be  said  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation. ) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be 
Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.  ^mcn. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers^  the  Congregation  say 
or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips  : 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 


8  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Then  may  he  anvl  or  mnrj  the  Psalter,  ending  vdlh — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  t?ie  Holy  Ghost : 

Ab  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  rejj/l  a  Lejuifm  from  the  Old  Testament — 

Tlien  may  be  sunr/  tfie  Hymn  Tp:  Dex\m  Laudamuh  or  other 

Hymn  or  Psalm,  after  which  may  be  rea/l  a  Lesson  from  the 

Nev)  Testament. 

We  praise  thee,  0  God;  we  acknowledge 
Thee  to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee,  the  Father 
everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ;  the  Heavens, 
and  all  the  Powers  therein  ; 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim,  continu- 
ally do  cry. 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  of 
Thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise 
Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise 
Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
doth  acknowledge  Thee; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 


MORNING   SERVICE.  9 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  Kin^  of  Glory,  0  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlastin^^  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver 
man,  Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of 
a  Viro-in. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness 
of  death.  Thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of 
Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in 
the  Glory  of  the  Father. 

'    We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  be  our 
Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants, 
whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious 
blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  Saints, 
in  glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people ;  and  bless  Thine 
heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  Thee ; 

And  we  worship  Thy  name  ever,  world 
without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  with- 
out sin. 


10  FIRST   SUNDAY   OF   THE   MONTH. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  have  mercy 
upon  U8. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  ufi ;  as  our 
trust  is  in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me 
never  be  confounded. 

At  th^.  end  of  thf,  Ijcj>mn  vuiy  he  mi/l — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  readinf^  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures  and  to  Ilis  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  ^men. 

Tften  rruj.y  he  w.v/j  the  JTymn   IjENT:t>ictt:s  or  otJver  Hymn  or 
Pmiim^  tM  MininJ/ir  awi.  pc/j^ie  nt/LndirKj — 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  He 
bath  visited  and  redeemed  His  people ; 

And  bath  raised  up  an  horn  of  salvation  for 
us;  in  the  house  of  His  servant  David  ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy 
Prophets,  which  have  been  since  the  world 
began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies, 
and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our 
fathers,  and  to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father 
Abraham  that  He  would  grant  unto  us ; 


MORNING    SERVICE.  11 

That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of 
our  enemies;  might  serve  Him  without  fear; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him, 
all  the  days  of  our  life. 

And  Thou,  Child,  shaltbe  called  the  Prophet 
of  the  Highest ;  for  Thou  shalt  go  before  the 
face  of  the  Lord,  to  prepare  His  ways ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His 
people,  by  the  remission  of  their  sins. 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God; 
whereby  the  day-spring  from  on  high  hath 
visited  us ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness, 
and  in  the  shadow  of  death ;  to  guide  our  feet 
into  the  way  of  peace. 


Tlie  Apostles'  Creed. 

T  BELIEYE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-*-     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  :  He 
descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 


12  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy 
Catholic  Church ;  the  communion  of  saints ; 
the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  3fin- 
ister  may  say — 

Intercessions. 

0  God,  who  hast  taught  us  to  make  su]pli- 
cations,  prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  for  all  men,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
to  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer  to 
Thy  divine  majesty. 

Almighty  God,  King  of  saints,  who  hast 
chosen  Zion  for  Thy  habitation  and  Thy  rest 
for  ever ;  we  beseech  Thee  on  behalf  of  Thy 
Holy  Church,  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  pro- 
tect it  everywhere,  and  to  increase  and  sanctify 
it  more  and  more ;  to  remove  the  errors,  scan- 
dals, and  divisions  which  desolate  it,  and  to 


MORNING    SERVICE.  13 

reunite  all  Christians  in  the  bonds  of  truth, 
piety,  and  peace. 

We  commend  to  Thee  this  congregation, 
beseeching  Thee  to  bless  all  that  worship  here, 
and  to  cause  all  Christian  graces  to  flourish 
among  us. 

And  forasmuch  as  Thou  wiliest  that  all  men 
should  be  saved  and  come  to  the  knowledge  of 
the  truth,  grant  that  such  as  are  still  strangers 
to  the  knowledge  of  Thee,  and  sunk  in  the 
darkness  of  ignorance  and  error,  may  be  illu- 
minated by  the  light  of  Thy  Gospel,  and  led 
into  the  way  of  salvation. 

We  pray  Thee  for  all  whom  Thou  hast  ap- 
pointed pastors  and  ministers  in  Thy  Church. 
Endue  them  with  Thy  Spirit,  that  they  may 
fulfil  their  ministry  with  fidelity  and  zeal,  and 
labor  effectually  for  the  conversion  and  salva- 
tion of  souls. 

Send  forth  faithful  laborers  into  Thy  har- 
vest; and  give  Thy  grace  to  those  who  are 
preparing  to  serve  Thee  in  the  holy  ministry ; 
pour  down  the  healthful  influences  of  Thy 
Spirit  upon  all  universities  and  schools  of 
learning,  and  cause  to  reign  in  them  that  fear 
of  Thee  which  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom. 

^mcn. 


14  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

We  entreat  Thee  to  bless  the  President  of 
the  United  States  and  all  magistrates  and  gov- 
ernors, and  to  grant  them  the  daily  increase 
of  Thy  good  Spirit,  that,  with  true  faith,  ac- 
knowledging Thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  to  be 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords,  they  may 
exalt  Thy  authority,  and  so  govern  the  people, 
that  Thy  church  everywhere,  being  kept  in 
peace  and  quietness,  may  serve  Thee  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty. 

God  of  all  comfort,  we  commend  to  Thy 
mercy  all  those  whom  Thou  art  pleased  to  visit 
with  any  cross  or  tribulation  ;  the  nations  whom 
Thou  dost  afflict  with  famine,  pestilence,  or 
war ;  those  of  our  brethren  who  suffer  perse- 
cution for  the  sake  of  the  Gospel ;  all  such  as 
are  in  danger  by  sea  or  land,  and  all  persons 
oppressed  with  poverty,  sickness,  or  any  other 
distress  of  body  or  sorrow  of  mind.  We  pray 
particularly  for  the  sick  and  afflicted  members 
of  this  church,  and  for  those  who  desire  to  be 
remembered  in  our  prayers  [and  for  any  such 
known  to  ourselves,  whom  we  name  in  our 
hearts  before  Thee].  May  it  please  Thee  to 
show  them  Thy  fatlierly  kindness,  and  to  de- 
liver them  out  of  all  their  troubles ;  above  all, 


MORNING   SERVICE.  15 

grant  them  the  consolations  of  which  they 
have  need ;  dispose  them  to  patience  and  res- 
ignation, and  make  their  afflictions  promote 
the  salvation  of  their  souls. 

O  Lord  most  High,  we  give  Thee  thanks  for 
all  Thy  faithful  servants,  who,  having  witnessed 
in  their  lives  a  good  confession,  have  left  the 
light  of  their  example  to  shine  before  Thy 
people  on  earth.  Mercifully  grant  that  by 
Thy  fiitherly  blessing  we  may  be  enabled  to 
follow  them  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living, 
and  that  hereafter  we  may  be  united  with  them 
in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is 
good: 

For  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

0  God,  whose  glory  is  great  in  all  the 
Churches,  and  the  praises  of  whose  name  re- 
sound in  the  assemblies  of  Thy  saints,  we, 
Thy  servants,  humble  ourselves  before  Thee  : 
we  worship  Thine  infinite  majesty ;  we  cele- 
brate Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  that 


16  FIRST   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

shine  forth  in  the  works  of  creation  and  re- 
demption, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
We  bless  Thee  for  all  temporal  and  spiritual 
good  that  we  continually  receive  at  Thy  boun- 
tiful hands ;  but  more  especially,  with  all  Thy 
people  assembled  this  day,  we  praise  Thee  that 
Thou  didst  send  into  the  world  Thy  Son  to  save 
us  ;  and  having  delivered  Ilim  for  our  offences, 
didst  raise  Ilim  up  again  for  our  justification, 
and  through  his  glorious  resurrection  hast 
given  us  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  ThanJcsf/iving. 

O  Lord,  let  these  our  thanksgivings  come 
up  with  acceptance  before  Thy  throne.  Make 
us  worthy  to  have  part  in  the  resurrection 
of  the  just,  and  the  glory  of  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,  whither  Jesus  the  Forerunner  is  for 
us  entered ;  where  now  He  lives  and  reigns, 
and  is  worshipped  and  glorified  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  God  blessed  forever. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  wJien  convenient,  tlie 
Anihem. 

Ha-e  foUoweth  the  Prayer  for  Illumination,  in  these  words,  or  at 
tJie  discretion  of  the  Minister. 


MORNING  SERVICE.  IT 

For  Illumination, 

MOST  gracious  God,  in  whom  alone  dwclleth 
all  fulness  of  light  and  wisdom,  illu- 
minate our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,'in  the  true  understanding  of  Thy 
Word.  Give  us  grace  to  receive  it  with  rev- 
erence, humility,  and  faith  unfeigned.  Grant 
that  it  may  lead  us  to  put  our  whole  trust  in 
Thee  alone,  and  so  faithfully  to  serve  Thee, 
that  by  our  godly  lives  we  may  edify  our 
brethren  and  glorify  Thy  holy  name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mett. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;   after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

£ct  us  |)raB. 

Prayer  after  Serm,on, 

TTTE  thank  Thee,  0  Lord,  that  we  have  now 
' '^  been  permitted  to  hear  and  meditate  on 
Thy  holy  Word;  and  we  beseech  Thee  that  its 
lessons  may  be  fixed  in  our  memories,  and  im- 
pressed upon  our  hearts,  and  that  they  may 
bring  forth  in  our  lives  the  peaceable  fruits  of 
righteousness  to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 


18  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  .spceicd  Prayers,  (is  occasion  may 
require. 

TJien  (he  Ojfering  is  collected ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung ;  and 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronou7icin(j  one  or  other  of 
these  Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  !;Amcn. 

Or—     - 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^mcn. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  19 


Q^Dcning  Service. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Service  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  Minister  may  say — 

rpHE  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  Him,  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in 
truth.  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that 
fear  Him;  He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and 
will  save  them. 

This  is  the  confidence  that  we  have  in  Him, 
that  if  we  ask  anything  according  to  His  will, 
He  heareth  us. 

Having  these  promises,  let  us  draw  near  to 
the  throne  of  grace  with  true  hearts,  in  full 
assurance  of  faith. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  loith  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

Prayer  of  Invocation. 

r\  LOED  our  God,  we  lift  up  our  eyes  unto  the 
^  hills  from  whence  cometh  our  help.  Thou 
only  art  the  Fountain  of  life  and  peace,  and 
in  Thy  presence  is  fulness  of  joy.     Father  in 


20  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

heaven,  from  whom  cometh  down  every  good 
and  perfect  gift,  grant  us  Thy  blessing,  and 
incline  Thy  ear  unto  us,  as  we  come  before 
Thee  in  the  solemn  service  of  Thy  house. 
Merciful  Saviour,  who  sittest  at  the  right  hand 
of  the  Father,  and  makest  intercession  for  us, 
fulfil  now  th}^  promise:  Where  two  or  three 
are  gathered  together  in  My  name,  there  am 
I  in  the  midst  of  them.  O  Holy  Ghost,  the 
Comforter,  help  our  infirmities,  and  enable  us 
to  worship  in  the  beauty  of  holiness ;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

The  Ccmfessicn. 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  us  in  Thy  holy 
"Word  that  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us ;  but  that 
if  we  confess  our  sins.  Thou  art  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness ;  receive,  we  beseech 
Thee,  our  humble  confessions. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  our  heav- 
enly Father,  we  cast  ourselves  down  before 
Thee,  under  a  deep  sense  of  our  unworthiness 
and  guilt  We  have  grievously  sinned  against 
Thee  in  thought,  word,  and  deed;  we  have 


EVENING   SERVICE.  21 

come  short  of  Thy  glory ;  we  have  broken  Thy 
commandments,  and  turned  aside  every  one  of 
us  from  the  way  of  life,  and  in  us  there  is  no 
soundness  nor  health. 

Yet  now,  O  most  merciful  Father,  hear  us 
when  we  call  upon  Thee  with  penitent  hearts, 
and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Pardon  our  sins,  and  grant  us 
Thy  peace.  Take  away  our  guilt.  Purify  us  by 
the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  all  in- 
ward uncleanness,  and  make  us  able  and  willing 
to  serve  Thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  glory  of 
Thy  holy  name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace, 

"We  bless  Thee,  0  God,  for  the  comforting 
assurance  of  Thy  grace  to  all  who  repent  and 
believe  :  As  I  live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I  have 
no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the  wicked,  but 
that  he  turn  from  his  way  and  live.  God  so 
loved  the  world  that  He  gave  His  only  begot- 
ten Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him 
should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

Grant,  therefore,  that  as  many  here  present 
as  truly  repent  of  their  sins,  and  believe  in  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  with  full  purpose  of  new 
obedience,  may  now  receive  with  perfect  faith 


22  FIRST   SUNDAY   OF   THE    MONTH. 

the  declaration  made  by  the  authority  and  in 
the  name  of  Christ,  that  their  sins  are  forgiven 
in  hea\x^n,  according  to  His  promise  in  the 
Gospel,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 

Supplications. 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  us  in  Thy  holy 
Word  to  be  careful  for  nothing,  but  in  every- 
thing, by  prayer  and  supplication  with  thanks- 
giving, to  make  known  our  requests  unto  Thee, 
give  ear  unto  our  prayer,  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  our  supplication. 

God  of  all  power  and  glory,  who  hast  not 
appointed  us  unto  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salva- 
tion by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  perfect  and 
fulfil  in  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  work  of  Thy 
redeeming  mercy.  Sanctify  us  in  body,  soul, 
and  spirit,  and  guide  us  evermore  in  the  way 
of  peace.  Help  us  to  overcome  the  world. 
Beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet.  Give  us 
courage  to  confess  Christ  always,  and  patience 
to  endure  in  His  service  to  the  end;  that, 
having  finished  our  course  with  joy,  we  may 
rest  in  hope,  and  finally  attain  to  the  resur- 
rection of  the  just;  through  the  infinite  merits 
of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  ^mcn. 


EVENING    SERVICE.  23 

0  God,  by  whom  the  meek  are  guided  in 
judgment,  and  light  riseth  up  in  darkness  for 
the  godly;  grant  us,  in  all  our  doubts  and 
uncertainties,  the  grace  to  ask  what  Thou 
wouldst  have  us  to  do ;  that  the  Spirit  of 
"Wisdom  may  save  us  from  all  that  is  wrong, 
and  that  in  Thy  light  we  may  see  light,  and  in 
Thy  straight  path  may  not  stumble ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

Here  may  he  introdwced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  our  prayer.  Keep 
us  now  and  always  in  Thy  faith  and  fear ;  and 
so  cleanse  our  conscience,  we  beseech  Thee,  by 
the  daily  visitation  of  Thy  grace,  that  when 
Thy  Son  our  Lord  shall  come.  He  may  find  us 
fit  for  His  appearing,  and  ready  to  meet  Him 
in  the  company  of  all  His  saints.  These  our 
prayers  we  present  before  Thee  through  Jesus 
Christ,  in  whose  name  and  words  we  pray : 

The  LonVs  Praijer. 

( To  he  said  hy  both  Minister  and  Congregation. ) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.     Give  us 


24  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

this  clay  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil  : 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever.  ^meu. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the 
Congregation  say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  : 

The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Magnificat  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  New  Test- 
ament. 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord; 

And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Sa- 
viour. 

For  He  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of  His 
handmaiden. 


EVENING    SERVICE.  25 

For  behold,  from  henceforth,  all  generations 
shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty,  hath  done  to  me 
great  things,  and  holy  is  His  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him, 
from  generation  to  generation. 

He  hath  shewed  strength  with  His  arm.  He 
hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of 
their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their 
seats,  and  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things, 
and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  his  ser^^ant  Israel  in  remem- 
brance of  His  mercy  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers, 
to  Abraham,  and  to  his  seed  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^mcn. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesion  may  he  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  !^mcu. 


26  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Then  may  he  sung  the  Hymn  Nunc  Dimittis  or  other  Hymn 
or  Psalm,  the  Minister  and  'people  standing — 

Lord,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart 
in  peace,  according  to  Thy  word. 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation, 

Which  Thou  hast  prepared  before  the  fa^e 
of  all  people, 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the 
glory  of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 


The  Apostles^  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-*-     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  hell ;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  Ho  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 


EVENING    SERVICE.  27 

the  Father  Ahiiiglity ;  from  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Catho- 
lic Church ;  the  communion  of  saints ;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;   and  the  life  everlasting.  !^men. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thy  spirit 

Then,  the  Congref/aliun  kneeling,  or  with  boived  )ieadi<,  the  Minister 
may  say-^ 

£et  us  Pran. 

Intercessions. 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  us,  l)y  Thy  holy 
apostle,  that  we  should  make  supplications, 
prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of  thanks  for 
all  men,  mercifully  hear  the  petitions  which  we 
offer  to  Thee  on  their  behalf. 

O  Thou  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  whom  Thou  hast  exalted  to  be  Head 
over  all,  cause  Thy  blessing,  we  beseech  Thee, 
to  rest  upon  the  Church,  which  He  has  pur- 
chased with  His  most  precious  blood.  Hlu- 
minate  her  ministers  with  true  knowledge,  and 
understanding  of  Thy  Word.  Send  down  the 
healthful  dew  of  Thy  grac-e  upon  all  her  con- 


28  FIRST    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

gregations.  Deliver  her  from  false  doctrine, 
heresy,  and  schism;  and  clothe  her  with  the 
heautj  of  holiness  and  peace.  Reveal  Thy 
glory  among  all  nations ;  and  hring  in  speed- 
ily the  full  victory  of  Thine  everlasting  king- 
dom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Imbue  all  in  authority  with  the  spirit  of 
wisdom,  goodness,  and  truth,  and  so  rule  their 
hearts  and  bless  their  endeavours,  that  law  and 
order,  justice  and  peace,  may  everywhere  pre- 
vail. 

Preserve  us  from  public  calamities;  from 
pestilence  and  famine;  from  war,  imvy  con- 
spiracy, and  rebellion ;  and  from  all  national 
sins  and  corruptions.  Make  us  strong  and 
great  in  the  fear  of  God,  and  in  the  love  of 
righteousness ;  so  that,  being  blessed  of  Thee, 
we  may  become  a  blessing  to  all  nations,  to 
the  praise  of  the  glory  of  Thy  grace  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  !3linni. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all 
mankind,  we  implore  Thy  mercy  in  behalf  of 
all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men,  that  it  mliy 
please  Thee  to  visit  them  with  Thy  most  com- 
passionate help,  according  to   their  manifold 


EVENING    SERVICE.  29 

necessities  and  wants.  Especially  we  beseech 
Thee  to  show  pity  upon  all  widows  and  or- 
phans, upon  all  prisoners  and  captives,  upon 
all  sick  and  dying  persons,  upon  all  who  are 
desolate  and  afflicted,  and  upon  all  who  are 
persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake  [and  upon 
any  such  known  to  ourselves,  whom  we  name 
in  our  hearts  before  Thee] .  Enable  them  to 
look  unto  Thee,  0  most  merciful  Father,  and 
to  call  upon  Thy  name,  that  they  may  find 
Thee  a  present  Saviour  in  their  affliction  and 
distress;  and  let  it  please  Thee  to  deliver 
them,  and  raise  them  up  in  due  time,  giving 
them  patience  under  all  their  sufferings,  the 
rich  comfort  of  Thy  grace  here  below,  and 
eternal  rest  with  Thee  in  heaven;  through 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  ^men. 

Blessed  Lord,  with  whom  do  rest  the  souls 
of  Thy  departed  saints,  and  who  hast  said  unto 
us  by  Thy  Spirit :  Blessed  are  the  dead  which 
die  in  the  Lord ;  enable  us  to  be  followers  of 
them,  as  they  were  followers  of  Christ;  and 
so  to  run  our  race  with  patience,  and  to  fight 
the  good  fight  of  faith,  that,  our  course  being 
finished  and  our  warfare  accomplished,  w^e 
may  join  the  innumerable  company  of  Thy 
redeemed.  !^mcn. 


30  FIRST   SUNDAY    OP    THE   MONTH. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

"We  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times : 
His  praise  shall  continuallg  be  in  our  mouth. 

0  God,  Giver  of  all  good,  and  Fountain  of 
all  mercies,  in  whom  are  the  springs  of  our 
life;  all  glory,  thanks,  and  praise  be  unto 
Thee  for  Thine  unfailing  goodness;  for  Thy 
faithfulness  which  is  from  one  generation  to 
another;  for  Thy  mercies  which  are  new 
every  morning,  fresh  every  moment,  and  more 
than  w^e  can  number;  for  seed-time  and  har- 
vest, and  summer  and  ^\inter,  and  nights  and 
days  throughout  the  year ;  for  food,  and  cloth- 
ing, and  shelter;  for  health  and  reason;  for 
childhood  and  age,  and  youth  and  manhood ; 
for  Thy  fatherly  hand  ever  upon  us  in  sickness 
and  in  health,  in  joy  and  in  sorrow,  in  life 
and  in  death ;  for  friends,  kindred,  and  l>ene- 
factors;  for  home  and  country;  for  Thy 
Church  and  for  Thy  Gospel. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subjer:tfor  Tfuinfcafjiving. 

Yea,  Lord,  for  that  there  is  nothing  for 
which  we  may  not  bless  and  thank  Thee, 
therefore  do  we  pay  our  vows  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  Thy  people,  humbly  beseech- 


EVENING    SERVICE.  31 

ing  Thee  to  accept  this  our  service,  which  we 
offer  in  the  name  and  through  the  infinite 
merits  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. 

^mcn. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung^  w,  tjchen  convenient^  the  Anthem. 

Here  foUoweth  the  Prayer  for  Illumination,  in  these  words^  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  3Iinister. 

For  lUumwiation, 

pAUSE  Thy  Church  to  arise  and  shine,  O 
^  Lord,  and  let  her  ministers  be  clothed 
with  righteousness  and  salvation;  that  Thy 
word  may  not  return  unto  Thee  void,  but 
have  free  course  and  be  glorified ;  prospering 
in  the  thing  w hereunto  Thou  hast  sent  it,  and 
prevailing  mightily  to  turn  men  from  dark- 
ness to  light,  and  from  the  power  of  Satan 
unto  God,  that  they  may  receive  the  forgive- 
ness of  sins,  and  inheritance  among  them 
which  are  sanctified,  by  faith  that  is  in 
Christ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory,  w^orld  without 
end.  ^mcn. 

A   Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;   after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 


32  FIRST   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Prayer  after  Sermon, 

r\  GOD,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy 
^  faithful  people,  hy  sending  to  them  the 
li^ht  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  grant  us,  hy  the 
same  8])irit,  to  have  a  right  understanding  of 
Thy  saving  truth.  Visit,  we  pray  Thee,  this 
congregation  with  Thy  love  and  favour;  and 
enlighten  our  minds  more  and  more  with  the 
light  of  the  everlasting  Gospel ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  spea/d  Prayers,  as  occasion  may 
require. 

O  Lord  God,  our  life,  the  light  of  the  faith- 
ful, the  strength  of  those  who  lahour,  and  the 
repose  of  the  hlessed  dead;  grant  us  a  peace- 
ful night,  free  from  all  disturbance;  that, 
after  an  interval  of  quiet  sleep,  we  may  by 
Thy  bounty,  at  the  return  of  light,  be  endued 
with  activity  by  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  enabled 
in  security  to  render  thanks  to  Thee;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mtn. 

Tlt^M  the  Offering  in  collected ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung ;  and 
the  Minister  closeji  tfie  service  hy  pronouncing  one  or  other  of 
these  Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 


EVENING   SERVICE.  33 

the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  2lmcn. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  un- 
derstanding, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing 
of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain 
with  you  always.  ^men. 


S^tm\&  c^uttaat}  $t  VIxt  ltl0tttft. 


Morning  Sernice. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Service  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  Minister  may  say — 

/^KE  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that 
^^  will  I  seek  after,  that  I  may  dwell  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to 
behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire 
in  His  temple. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest,  and 
causest  to  approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may 
dwell  in  Thy  courts:  we  shall  be  satisfied  with 
the  goodness  of  Thy  house,  even  of  Thy  holy 
temple. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneding,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

Cct  ns  Prag. 

(34) 


MORNING   SERVICE.  35 

Prayer  of  Invocation, 

A  LAIIGHTY  God,  our  Heavenly  Father,  who 
-^^  hast  promised  that  in  all  places  where 
Thou  dost  record  Thy  name,  Thou  wilt  meet 
with  Thy  servants  to  bless  them;  fulfil  now 
Thy  promise  unto  us,  and  make  us  joyful  in 
Thy  house  of  prayer ;  and  grant  that  our  wor- 
ship, being  ofiered  in  the  name  and  in  the 
Spirit  of  Thy  Son,  may  be  acceptable  unto 
Thee,  and  profitable  unto  ourselves,  through 
our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^men. 

The  Confession. 

If  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  con- 
fess our  sins.  Thou  art  faithful  and  just  to 
forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness. 

We  confess,  0  God,  that  we  have  sinned 
against  Thee,  and  are  unworthy  of  Thy  mercy. 
We  have  not  loved  Thee,  our  Father ;  we  have 
grieved  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  earnest  of  our  in- 
heritance ;  we  have  not  waited  for  the  coming 
of  Thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  we  have 
not  been  pure  and  holy;  we  have  not  been 


36  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

faithful  and  true ;  we  have  been  entangled  in 
the  world,  and  overcome  of  evil.  We  have  lived 
in  confusion  and  strife ;  we  ?iave  done  wrong 
unto  our  brother,  and  have  not  repented  of  the 
wrong ;  we  have  broken  the  unity  of  Thy  holy 
Church,  and  caused  men  to  forget  and  blas- 
pheme Thy  holy  name.  Our  faith  hath  failed 
us;  our  love  hath  grown  cold;  our  hope  hath 
not  been  as  an  anchor  of  tlie  soul  sure  and 
steadfast,  entering  within  the  veil. 

We  remember  these  things  before  Thee ;  we 
cast  ourselves  upon  Thy  compassion ;  we  cry 
unto  Thee,  Be  merciful  unto  us,  sinners.  Hear 
us  as  we  call  unto  Thee  in  the  name  of  Jesas 
Christ,  who  died  for  our  offences,  and  rose 
again  for  our  justification;  that,  obtaining  of 
Thee  forgiveness  of  all  our  sins,  and  being 
filled  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  we  may  be  enar 
bled  evermore  to  please  Thee  both  in  body 
and  in  soul.  Crimen. 

Ff/r  Pardon  and  Peace. 

Almighty  and  ev^erlasting  God,  who  hatest 
nothing  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive 
the  sins  of  all  them  that  are  penitent;  create 
and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite  hearts,  that 


MORNING   SERVICE.  37 

we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowl- 
edging our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  Thee, 
the  God  of  all  mercy,  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Supplications, 

O  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  truth  and  grace, 
who  hast  called  us  out  of  darkness  into  marvel- 
lous light  by  the  glorious  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
grant  unto  us  power,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  walk 
worthy  of  our  vocation,  with  all  lowliness  and 
meekness,  endeavouring  to  keep  the  unity  of 
the  spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace ;  that  we  may 
have  our  fruit  unto  holiness,  and  the  end  ever- 
lasting life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Enable  us  to  perform  our  appointed  duties 
with  diligence,  to  guide  our  affairs  with  discre- 
tion, and  in  all  our  ways  to  acknowledge  Thee. 

Feed  us  with  food  convenient  for  us ;  give 
us  health  of  body  and  soundness  of  mind; 
and  further  our  lawful  undertakings  with  Thy 
blessing. 

Restrain  us  from  all  intemperance  and  ex- 
cess, from  all  vanity  in  speech  and  behaviour ; 
and  give  us  grace  to  be  sober  and  to  watch 
unto  prayer. 


38  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

0  God,  who  didst  suffer  Thine  own  Son  to  be' 
tempted  that  he  might  be  able  to  succour  them 
that  are  tempted,  we  beseech  Thee  to  save  us 
from  those  snares  and  temptations  by  which  we 
are  continually  beset;  and  so  to  strengthen  us 
mightily  by  Thy  good  Spirit,  that  in  all  things 
we  may  be  more  than  conquerors  through  Him 
that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in 
His  own  blood.  ^mcn. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

O  Thou  who  givest  liberally  unto  all  men 
and  upbraidest  not,  be  pleased  now  to  give  us 
those  things  which  we  have  asked  in  the  name 
of  Christ,  and  to  forgive  our  unworthiness  in 
asking.  Preserve  us  in  the  faith  and  fear  of 
Thy  holy  name  unto  our  life's  end ;  keep  us 
watchful  for  the  coming  of  Thy  Son;  and 
bring  uS  at  last  into  Thy  heavenly  kingdom ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  in  whose  name 
and  words  we  pray  : 

The  Lord^s  Prayer. 

( To  he  said  hy  hoth  Minister  and  Congregation. ) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be 
Thy  name.     Thy  kingdom  come.     Thy  will  be 


MORNINa   SERVICE.  39 

done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our  debts 
as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever.  ^men. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers^  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips : 

And  our  mouth  shall  shoio  forth  Thy  praise. 

Then  may  be  said,  or  sung  the  Psalter^  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  he  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament, 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Te  Deum  Laudamus  or  other 
Hymn  or  Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  tlie 
New  Testament 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  S^mcn. 


40  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

Tfien  rruxy  he  wny  tfie  Jhjran  Bf:nedictuh  or  oihtir  IJymn  or 
Pufjlrn,  o/ter  tchich  rnfxy  be  imruj  or  ntxid  by  tfte  Miniater  and 
yeuffle  eUindirifj — 

Th£  Apostles'  Creed, 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
•*-     ]Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  horn  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried :  He  descended 
into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the 
dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ; 
from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Catho- 
lic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the  for- 
giveness of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body; 
and  the  life  everlasting.  2lmen. 

The  Lord  he  with  you  : 

And  v:ith  thy  spirit. 

Ttim,  (he  Orn/jregfjiiU/n  knediwj  w  with  bowed  headHf  tfie  Minister 
may  my — 


MORNING   SERVICE.  41 

Intercessions, 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  us  to  make  suppli- 
cations, prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  for  all  men,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
to  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer 
to  Thy  divine  majest}^ 

Extend,  we  pray  Thee,  the  blessings  of  Thy 
Gospel,  that  all  flesh  may  magnify  Thy  holy 
name.  Give  Thy  Son  the  heathen  for  His  in- 
heritance, and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
for  His  possession.  Break  everywhere  the 
chains  of  idolatry  and  error,  and  make  Thy 
truth  triumphant,  that  the  earth  may  be  glad, 
and  Thy  saints  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

We  pray  for  Thy  holy  Church  universal, 
that  all  who  profess  Thy  name  may  be  careful 
to  maintain  good  works ;  that  the  weak  may 
be  strengthened,  the  wanderers  restored,  the 
sorrowful  comforted,  and  the  doubting  con- 
firmed. 

0  Thou  Lord  of  the  harvest,  send  forth,  we 
pray  thee,  labourers  into  the  fields  which  are 
ripe  for  the  harvest,  and  replenish  all  Thy  min- 
isters with  heavenly  grace,  that  they  may  faith- 


42  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

fully  serve  Thee,  and,  both  in  their  life  and 
doctrine,  seek  only  Thy  glory. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  this  congregation. 
Grant  that  those  who  bear  office  may  be  en- 
samples  to  the  flock,  and  that  all  its  members 
may  walk  continually  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord 
and  the  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

We  pray  for  the  young  children,  that  their 
tender  life  may  be  precious  in  Thy  sight,  and 
that,  by  their  godly  upbringing,  they  may  be 
fitted  for  usefulness  in  this  world,  and  glory  in 
the  life  to  come.  ^men. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  King  of  Kings  and 
Lord  of  Lords,  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless  all 
rulers  and  governors  and  especially  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States,  the  Governor  of  the 
Commonwealth,  and  all  Judges  and  Magis- 
trates. Give  them  a  deep  sense  of  their  ob- 
ligations to  Thee,  and  of  their  duty  to  the 
people  over  whom  they  are  placed,  and  give 
them  heavenly  wisdom  to  discharge  their  high 
duties  in  Thy  fear  and  for  the  good  of  all  the 
people.  ^men. 


We  pray  for  all  in  sorrow,  that  they  may 


be 


MORNING   SERVICE.  43 

speedily  relieved  and  comforted  by  the  Holy 
Spirit.  We  remember  them  that  are  in  bonds, 
as  bound  wdth  them,  and  them  which  suiFer 
adversity,  as  being  ourselves  also  in  the  body. 
Let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoner  come  before 
Thee,  and  save  Thou  those  that  are  appointed 
to  die. 

We  pray  for  all  who  suffer  for  their  faith  in 
Thee,  that,  sustained  by  Thy  love,  they  may  be 
steadfast  in  life  and  in  death. 

We  pray  for  the  tempted,  that,  taking  the 
shield  of  faith,  they  may  be  able  to  quench  all 
the  fiery  darts  of  the  wicked ;  for  all  who  seek 
salvation,  that  they  may  be  led  to  Jesus,  the 
Saviour  from  sin  and  death ;  for  the  sick,  that 
they  may  be  healed ;  and  for  the  dying,  that 
Thy  rod  and  Thy  staft'  may  comfort  them  in 
the  dark  valley.  We  pray  for  the  bereaved 
that  their  mourning  may  be  turned  into  joy, 
and  their  souls  blessed  through  Thy  fatherly 
chastening.  We  pray  for  the  widow  and  the 
fatherless,  and  for  those  who  have  none  to  help 
them  but  Thee,  O  God.  We  pray  for  those 
who  are  absent  from  their  homes  on  the  land 
or  on  the  sea,  that  they  may  be  kept  from 
danger  and  death  and  sin.     We  pray  for  the 


44  SECOND   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

stranger  in  a  strange  land,  and  for  all  who 
need  Thy  cheering  grace. 

We  pray  for  our  friends,  kindred,  and  bene- 
factors ;  and  we  remember  before  Thee  with 
thanksgiving  all  those  departed  in  the  faith ; 
the  holy  apostles  and  prophets,  the  evangelists 
and  pastors ;  the  blessed  martyrs  and  confes- 
sors ;  and  all  Thy  saints  who  have  gone  before. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  Thee, 
OGod. 

And  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  name,  0  Most 
High; 

To  show  forth  Thy  lo\dng-kindness  in  the 
morning. 

And  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we 
Thine  unworthy  servants  do  give  Thee  most 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  good- 
ness and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men 
[particularly  to  those  who  desire  now  to  offer 
up  their  praises  and  thanksgivings  for  Thy  late 
mercies  vouchsafed  unto  them] . 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving. 


MORNING   SERVICE.  45 

TVe  bless  Thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life ;  but  above  all, 
for  Thine  inestimable  love,  in  the  redemption 
of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 
means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory. 
And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense 
of  all  Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be 
unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we  show  forth 
Thy  praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our 
lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  Thy  ser^^ce, 
and  by  walking  before  Thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord :  to  whom,  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  when  convenient, 
the  Anthem. 

Hei'e  followeth  the  Prayei'  for  Illumination,  in  these  words,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  Illumination. 
r\  LORD,  who  alone  canst  give  the  hearing 
^^  ear  and  the  understanding  heart;  open 
our  minds,  we  beseech  thee,  to  understand 
Thy  Word,  which  Thou  hast  in  Thy  mercy 
bestowed  upon  us.  Save  us  from  using  it  de- 
ceitfully ;  from  wresting  it  to   serve .  our  own 


46  SECOND    SUNDAY    OP   THE    MONTH. 

purposes ;  from  being  in  bondage  to  the  letter 
while  we  neglect  the  spirit :  but  grant  that  we 
may  search  the  Scriptures  diligently,  and  iind 
in  them  their  testimony  to  Christ;  and  behold- 
ing His  glory  reflected  in  them,  may  be  changed 
into  the  same  image  from  glory  to  glory,  even 
as  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord.  ^men. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  vdth  an  Asadption  of 
Praise  ;  after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

Cet  us  Pras. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

T  ET  Thy  Gospel,  O  Lord,  come  unto  us  not 
-^  in  word  only  but  in  power,  and  in  much 
assurance,  and  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  we  may 
be  guided  into  all  truth,  and  strengthened  unto 
all  obedience  and  enduring  of  Thy  will  with 
joyfulness;  that,  abounding  in  the  work  of 
faith,  and  the  labour  of  love,  and  the  patience 
of  hope,  we  may  finally  be  made  partakers  of 
the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

IXere  may  he  introduced  any  special  Prayers,  as  occasion 
may  require. 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected :  a  Pscdm  or  Hymn  is  sung  ;  and  the 
Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of  these 
Benedictions — 


MORNING    SERVICE.  47 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  be  with  you  all.  ^men. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^men. 


48     SECOND  SUNDAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 


The  Congregation  being  assembled.  Divine  Service  may  begin  mth 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  minister  may  say — 

rpHE  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true 
•*-  worshippers  shall  worship  the  Father  in 
spirit  and  in  truth ;  for  the  Father  seeketh  such 
to  worship  Him.  God  is  a  Spirit;  and  they 
that  worship  Him  must  worship  Him  in  spirit 
and  in  truth. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness :  fear  before  Him  all  the  earth. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

£et  us  Prag. 

Prayer  of  Invocation. 

OGOD,  Light  of  the  hearts  that  see  Thee, 
and  Life  of  the  souls  that  love  Thee,  and 
Strength  of  the  thoughts  that  seek  Thee ;  from 
whom  to  be  turned  away  is  to  fall,  to  whom  to 
be  turned  is  to  rise,  and  in  whom  to  abide  is 
to  stand  fast  for  ever :  grant  us  now  Thy  grace 


EVENING    SERVICE.  49 

and  blessing,  as  we  are  here  assembled  to  offer 
up  our  common  supplications ;  and  tliough  we 
are  unworthy  to  approach  Thee,  or  to  ask  any- 
thing of  Thee  at  all,  be  pleased  to  hear  and  to 
answer  us,  for  the  sake  of  our  great  High 
Priest  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ.      ^men. 

The  Confession. 

0  most  merciful  God,  Father  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  pardonest  all  such  as  truly 
repent  and  turn  to  Thee ;  we  humbly  confess 
our  sins  and  implore  Thy  mercy.  We  have 
not  loved  Thee  with  a  pure  heart  fervently, 
neither  have  we  loved  our  neio-hbor  as  our- 
selves.  We  have  not  done  justly,  nor  loved 
mercy,  nor  walked  humbly  with  Thee,  our 
God.  Our  thoughts  have  been  evil  and  vain. 
Our  members  have  been  the  instruments  of 
unrighteousness  to  sin,  and  we  have  dishon- 
ored Thee  with  our  bodies  and  our  spirits 
which  are  Thine. 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  God,  according  to 
Thy  loving-kindness ; 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  Thy  tender  mer- 
cies^ blot  out  our  transgressions. 

Wash  us  thoroughly  from  our  iniquities,  and 
cleanse  us  from  our  sins. 

4 


50  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF   THE   MONTH. 

For  we  acknowledge  our  transgressions,  and  our 
sin  is  ever  before  its. 

Create  in  us  a  elean  heart,  O  God; 
And  renew  a  right  sj/irit  within  us. 
Cast  us  not  away  from  Thy  presence ; 
And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 
Restore  unto  us  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation ; 
And  uphold  us  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  Thy  Son  to  be 
the  sacrifice  and  propitiation  for  the  sins  of  the 
whole  world ;  spare  Thou  them  that  have  con- 
fessed their  faults  unto  Thee,  and  mercifully 
absolve  them  from  all  their  sins ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

Supplications. 

O  God,  who  of  Thy  great  mercy  hast  re- 
deemed us  from  all  our  iniquities,  we  dedicate 
anew  to  Thee  our  souls  and  our  bodies,  hence- 
forth to  be  instruments  of  righteousness  unto 
Thee. 

Help  us  to  renounce  the  works  of  darkness ; 
and  to  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  countenance. 
Help  us  to  renounce  the  vanities  of  this  world ; 
and  to  seek  after  the  enduring  substance  laid 


EVENING   SERVICE.  51 

up  with  Thee  in  heaven.  Help  us  to  renounce 
the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh ;  and  enable  us  to 
walk  in  the  Spirit. 

Teach  us  to  endure  hardness  as  good  soldiers 
of  Jesus  Christ,  that  we  may  not  fear  the  re- 
proach of  men,  nor  be  ashamed  of  Christ  or  of 
His  cross. 

Quicken  us  to  work  the  works  of  Him  that 
hath  sent  us,  while  it  is  day,  because  the  night 
cometh  wherein  no  man  can  work ;  and  what- 
soever we  do,  enable  us  to  do  it  heartily,  as 
unto  the  Lord,  and  not  unto  men. 

Grant  us,  in  all  our  duties,  Thy  help ;  in  all 
our  difficulties.  Thy  counsel;  in  all  our  dan- 
gers, Thy  protection ;  and  in  all  our  sorrows, 
Thy  peace. 

O  Lord,  who  hast  called  us  to  be  holy  as 
Thou  art  holy,  and  who  alone  canst  make  us 
such  as  Thou  wouldst  have  us  to  be ;  fulfil  in 
us  all  the  good  pleasure  of  Thy  goodness,  that 
we  may  stand  perfect  and  complete  in  all  Thy 
will.  Cause  us  to  abound  more  and  more  in 
faith,  and  love,  and  temperance,  and  godliness ; 
in  all  holy  desires ;  in  all  good  purposes ;  in  all 
kind  and  brotherly  aifections ;  in  all  meek,  pa- 
tient, humble,  sober,  pure,  and  peaceable  dis- 


52  SECOND   SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

positions;  that  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  may  be  glorified  in  us  and  we  in  Him, 
according  to  the  grace  which  through  Him 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us.  ^men. 

Here  may  he  introdtieed  any  other  svhject  for  Supplication. 

0  Lord,  most  mighty  and  most  merciful,  we 
commend  ourselves  unto  Thee  and  to  the  Word 
of  Thy  grace,  which  is  able  to  build  us  up  and 
to  give  us  an  inheritance  among  all  them  that 
are  sanctified.  We  beseech  Thee  to  keep  our 
souls  from  death,  our  eyes  from  tears,  and  our 
feet  from  falling,  that  we  may  walk  before 
Thee  in  the  light  of  the  living,  and  at  the 
second  and  glorious  appearing  of  Thy  Son  our 
Lord,  may  be  presented  faultless  before  the 
presence  of  Thy  glory  ^\'ith  exceeding  joy; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  in 
whose  name  and  words  we  pray : 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

{To  he  said  hy  hoth  Minister  and  Congregation.) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us 
our  debts  as  we   forgive  our  debtors.     And 


EVENING   SERVICE.  53 

lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil:  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.  ^men. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord : 

The  Lord^s  name  he  praised. 

Then  may  he  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  raid  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Magnificat  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  New  Testa- 
ment. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  ^mcn. 

ITien  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Nunc  Dimittis  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  he  swig  or  said  by  the  llinister  and 
people  standing — 


64  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

The  Apostles'  Creed. 
T   BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Ahnighty, 
A     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suiFered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried:  He 
descended  into  hell ;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Cath- 
olic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  *^mcu. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
.   And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling^  or  with  bowed  heads^  the  Minister 
may  say—^ 

Intercessions. 
0  God,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  make 
prayers  and  supplications  for  all  men,  we  be- 
Beech  Thee  graciously  to  receive  the  petitions 
which  we  now  present  unto  Thee. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  55 

Let  the  Sun  of  righteousness  shine  upon  all 
lands,  and  the  daj-spring  from  on  high  visit 
those  who  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow 
of  death.  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  Lord ; 
let  all  the  people  praise  Thee.  Let  all  kings 
fall  down  before  Thee,  and  all  nations  serve 
Thee.  Let  incense  and  a  pure  offering  be 
offered  unto  Thy  name,  from  the  rising  of  the 
sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same,  and  let 
the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  Thy  glory. 

^mcn. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  Thy  Holy  and  Apos- 
tolic Church.  Peace  be  wdthin  her  walls,  and 
prosperity  within  her  palaces,  and  may  they 
prosper  that  love  her.  Save  Thy  people,  and 
bless  thine  inheritance ;  feed  them  also,  and 
lift  them  up  for  ever.  Build  Thou  the  waste 
places,  and  repair  the  desolations  of  many 
generations;  and  cause  Thy  power  and  Thy 
glory  to  be  seen  in  Thy  sanctuary  as  in  the 
days  of  old. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  all  who  bear  rule  in 
Thy  Church,  who  rightly  di^^de  the  word  of 
truth:  and  let  none  be  ashamed  who  minister 
at  Thy  holy  altar. 

Remember,   0   Lord,   those  who   love   the 


56  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

beauty  of  Thy  house  and  seek  its  welfare, 
who  do  good  deeds  for  Thy  Church,  and  who 
remember  the  poor.  Recompense  them  with 
rich  and  heavenly  gifts.  Render  to  them,  iur 
stead  of  earthly  things,  the  heavenly ;  instead 
of  temporal,  the  eternal ;  instead  of  corrupti- 
ble, the  incorruptible;  and  do  thou  increase 
their  number  here  and  everywhere. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  the  whole  body  of  the 
people,  all  those  present  before  thee,  and  those 
absent  for  a  reasonable  cause ;  and  pour  down 
upon  this  whole  community  the  continual  dew 
of  Thy  blessing.  ^men. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  all  those  whom  Thou 
hast  made  to  rule  upon  the  earth,  especially 
Thy  servant,  the  President  of  the  United 
States. 

We  pray  for  all  in  authority,  that  Thou 
wouldst  grant  unto  them  a  spirit  of  wisdom, 
justice,  and  godly  fear. 

"We  j)ray  for  favourable  weather  and  fruitful 
seasons,  that  receiving  of  the  abundance  of 
Thy  good  things  we  may  evermore  praise 
Thee.  2lmen. 

Remember,  0  Lord,  in  Thy  mercy,  the  sons 
and   daughters   of  affliction.     Jehovah,  hear 


EVENING    SERVICE.  57 

them  in  the  day  of  trouble,  and  let  the  name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  them.  Send  them 
help  from  Thy  Sanctuary,  and  strengthen  them 
out  of  Zion.  Care  Thou  for  the  widows,  pro- 
tect the  orphans,  relieve  the  destitute,  heal  the 
sick,  comfort  the  bereaved,  strengthen  the 
aged.  Sanctify  and  support  the  dying:  may 
Thine  everlasting  arms  be  around  them ;  may 
Thy  good  angels  minister  to  them  ;  and,  absent 
from  the  body,  may  they  be  present  with  the 
Lord. 

Be  Thou  Avith  the  travellers  by  sea  and  by 
land,  and  when  they  cry  unto  Thee  in  their 
distress,  do  Thou  mercifully  send  them  help 
and  deliverance. 

Let  Thy  blessing  be  on  all  our  kindred  and 
friends ;  and  receive  Thou  our  thanks  for  all 
dear  to  us,  and  for  the  redeemed  of  all  ages, 
who  are  at  rest  with  Thee. 

Hasten  the  coming  and  kingdom  of  Thy  Son, 
that  the  whole  creation  which  groaneth  under 
the  bondage  of  corruption  may  be  delivered, 
and  we,  with  all  Thy  saints  departed,  may  re- 
ceive the  adoption,  even  the  redemption  of 
our  bodies,  when  the  saying  which  is  written 
shall  be  fulfilled:  Death  is  swallowed  up  in 
victory.  ^mcu. 


58  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

The  Thanksgivinc). 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  our  souls : 

And  all  that  is  within  us  bless  His  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  our  souls ; 

And  forget  not  all  His  benefits. 

Honour  and  praise  be  given  to  Thee,  0  Lord 
God  Almighty,  for  all  Thy  mercy  and  loving- 
kindness  shown  unto  Thy  people,  in  that  Thou 
hast  chosen  them  in  Christ  before  the  founda- 
tion of  the  world.  Continual  thanks  be  given 
to  Thee  for  creating  us  after  Thine  own  image; 
for  redeeming  us,  when  we  were  lost,  with  the 
precious  blood  of  Thy  beloved  Son ;  for  sanc- 
tifying us  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  for  helping 
and  succouring  us  in  all  our  necessities ;  for 
saving  us  from  dangers  of  body  and  soul ;  for 
comforting  us  with  Thy  fatherly  pity  in  our 
tribulations ;  for  sparing  us  so  long,  and  giving 
us  so  large  a  time  of  repentance. 

These  benefits,  O  most  merciful  Father,  we 
have  received  of  Thy  goodness  alone.  And 
we  beseech  Thee,  for  Thy  dear  Son's  sake,  to 
grant  us  always  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  whereby  we 
may  continually  grow  in  thankfulness  towards 
Thee.     Let  us   not   lack  anything,  O  Father, 


EVENING    SERVICE,  69 

without  which  we  cannot  serve  Thee ;  l)ut 
bless  us  in  all  the  works  of  our  hands,  that  we 
may  not  be  burdensome,  but  rather  helpful  to 
others.  And  whatsoever  in  Thy  providence 
Thou  sendest,  teach  us  to  be  heartily  content 
with  Thy  good  will  and  pleasure. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  svhjectfor  Thanksr/ivlng. 

These  our  prayers  and  praises  we  present 
through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son ;  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee,  the  Father,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung^  or,  when  convenient^ 
the  AnOiem. 

Ha-e/oUowelh  the  Prayer  for  Illumination,  in  these  ivords,  or 
at  the  discretion  of  the  Minista\ 

For  Illumination* 
r\  GOD,  whose  inspiration  giveth  understand- 
^^  ing,  and  who  didst  bestow  upon  Thy  ser- 
vants of  old,  gifts  of  wisdom,  and  knowledge, 
and  utterance;  be  pleased  so  to  guide  and 
direct  the  hearts  and  lips  of  us  Thy  servants 
who  are  here  assembled  before  Thee,  that  our 
speaking  and  hearing  may  be  to  our  edilica-' 
tion  and  profit;   to  the  increase  of  our  knovvl- 


60  SECOND    SUNDAY    OF    THE   MONTH. 

edge,  and  faith,  and  obedience;  and  to  our 
comfort  and  gro^vth  in  grace ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  lixntn. 

A  Sermon  is   then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;  after  which  the  Minister  may  my — 

£el  ns  Pran. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

SUFFER  not,  O  God,  the  good  seed,  which 
the  Son  of  man  hath  sown,  to  be  caught 
away  by  the  wicked  one  out  of  our  hearts,  or 
to  be  scorched  by  tribulation  or  persecution, 
or  to  be  choked  with  cares  and  pleasures  of 
this  life;  but  being  received  into  good  and 
honest  hearts,  may  it  bring  forth  in  us  abun- 
dantly the  fruits  of  faith  and  obedience; 
through  our  Lord  and  Saxdour  Jesus  Christ. 

2lmen. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  special  Prayers,  as  occasion 
may  require. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  day,  and  Thine  is  the 
night ;  cover  our  sins  with  Thy  mercy  as  Thou 
dost  cover  the  earth  with  darkness ;  and  grant 
that  the  Sun  of  righteousness  may  ever  shine 
in  our  hearts,  to  chase  away  the  darkness  of 
evil  thoughts ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

3.incn. 


EVENING    SERVICE.  61 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung ;  and 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of 
Benedictions — 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  ^men. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  Ilis  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^men. 


Sftirfl  Mn&n\j  of  the  Ittontfi. 


Xllorning  Scruicc. 

The  Congregation,  being  aascnJde/l,  Divine  Sen-ice  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Ilyvm  ;  then^  the  Congi'egation  still 
standing^  the  Mirmter  may  say — 

milUSsaith  the  hii^^h  and  lofty  One  that  in- 
-*-  habiteth  eternity,  whose  name  is  Holy  :  I 
dwell  in  the  high  and  holy  place,  with  him  also 
that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit,  to  re- 
vive the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the 
heart  of  the  contrite  ones. 

We  have  not  an  High  Priest  that  cannot  be 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities;  but 
was  in  all  points  tempted  like  as  we  are,  yet 
without  sin.  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly 
unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain 
merely,  and  lind  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

Then.,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  IieadSy  the  Minister 
may  say — 

£ct  us  praj). 

(G2) 


MORNING    SERVICE.  63 

Prayer  of  Invocation. 
r\  LORD  Gocl,  merciful  and  holy,  who  didst 
^^  command  light  to  shine  out  of  darkness, 
who  hast  given  us  rest  in  sleep,  and  hast  raised 
us  up  to  glorify  Thee  and  to  declare  thy  good- 
ness; we  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  great  mercy  to 
accept  us  who  now  worship  before  Thee,  and 
according  to  our  power  do  give  Thee  thanks, 
and  to  grant  unto  us  our  requests  for  all  things 
needful  for  the  present  life  and  for  our  everlast- 
ing salvation ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

^mcn. 

• 
The  Confession. 

If  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  con- 
fess our  sins,  Thou  art  faithful  and  just  to 
forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  have 
erred  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and 
desires  of  our  own  hearts.  We  have  offended 
against  Thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left  undone 
those  things  Avhich  we  ought  to  have  done,  and 
we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not 
to  have  done;  and  there  is  no  health  in  us. 


64  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

But  Thou,  0  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  mis- 
erable offenders.  Spare  Thou  them,  O  God, 
who  confess  their  fauUs.  Restore  Thou  those 
who  are  penitent ;  according  to  Thy  promises 
declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father, 
for  His  sake,  that  we  may  hereafter  live  a 
godly,  righteous  and  sober  life,  to  the  glory 
of  Thy  holy  name.  ^mcn. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 
Almighty  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner, 
but  rather  that  he  may  turn  from  his  wicked- 
ness and  live;  aud  who  pardonest  and  absolv- 
est  all  them  that  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly 
believe  His  holy  Gospel,  we  beseech  Thee  to 
grant  us  true  repentance  and  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  those  things  may  please  Thee  which  we 
do  at  this  present;  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy,  so  that  at  the 
last  we  may  come  to  thine  eternal  joy;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

Supplications. 
0  Almighty  God,  avIio,  by  Thy  holy  apostle, 
hast  called  upon  us  to  present  our  bodies  unto 


MORNING   SERVICE.  65 

Thee  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  acceptable, 
which  is  our  reasonable  service ;  we  come  unto 
Thee  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  we  devote 
and  dedicate  ourselves  wholly  to  Thy  service, 
henceforth  to  live  only  to  Thy  glory.  Thou  art 
our  God,  and  we  will  praise  Thee;  Thou  art  our 
God,  we  will  exalt  Thee. 

Enable  us  to  be  faithful  to  every  trust  which 
Thou  in  Thy  providence  hast  committed  to  us, 
to  discharge  rightly  the  duties  of  our  several 
relations  in  life,  and  to  walk  in  Thy  command- 
ments and  ordinances  blameless. 

Pour  out  upon  us  the  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Grant  unto  us  a  faith  unfeigned,  a  just  and 
humble  hope,  and  a  never-failing  charity. 
Grant  unto  us  the  grace  of  true  humility,  a 
meek  and  quiet  spirit,  pure  and  holy  thoughts, 
clear  understanding  in  the  way  of  godliness, 
and  a  holy  and  edifying  conversation. 

Grant  unto  us  grace  to  deny  ourselves ;  to 
bear  one  another's  burdens ;  to  be  helpers  of 
one  another's  joys;  to  be  slow  to  anger;  to 
fight  manfully  the  battles  of  the  Lord  against 
the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh ;  to  redeem 
the  time;  and  to  walk  always  as  in  Thy 
presence. 

Grant  unto  us  moderation  in  all  things ;  in 


6Q  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF   THE   MONTH. 

mirth  let  us  not  be  vain ;  in  knowledge  not 
puffed  up;  in  zeal  not  bitter;  and  let  us  use 
the  world  as  not  abusing  it,  remembering  that 
the  fashion  of  this  world  passeth  away. 

Grant  unto  us  spiritual  \visdom,  that  we  may 
discern  what  is  pleasing  to  Thee,  and  follow 
what  belongs  to  our  peace;  and  let  the  knowl- 
edge and  love  of  Thee  and  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  be  our  guide  and  our  portion  all  our  days. 
Sanctify  us  in  spirit,  soul,  and  body,  and  pre- 
serve us  blameless  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord 
and  King. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

Incline  Thine  ear  to  our  prayers,  we  beseech 
Thee,  through  Jesus  Christ,  in  whose  name  we 
further  pray : 

TTie  Lord's  Prayer. 

{To  be  said  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation.) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us 
our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power, 
and  the  glory  for  ever.  ^men. 


MORNING   SERVICE.  67 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likeicise  may  be  said  or  simg — 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips : 

And  our  mouth  shall  shoio  forth  Thy  'praise. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^mcn. 

Then  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Te^sf anient — 

Then'  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Te  Deum  Laudamus  or  other 
Hymn  or  Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the 
New  Testament. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  ^mcm 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Benedictus  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and 
people  standing — 


I 


The  Apostles'  Creed. 

BELIEYE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 

Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 


68  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  horn 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  huried :  He 
descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  a8cended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  from  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Gho.st;  the  holy  Cath- 
olic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  tfie  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  !2lmen. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  vnth  thy  spirit. 

Tlien,  tft/c  (Jonfjrcjjation  krt/'Ainfj,  w  vnlh  hfMcA  }i/>jj/hj  tfie  Minis- 
le/r  rrviy  nay — 

£et  US  Praji. 

Intercession's. 

0  God,  who  hast  taught  us  to  make  suppli- 
cations, jjrayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  for  all  rrjen,  we  beseech  Thee  to  receive 
these  our  jjrayers  which  we  offer  humbly  to 
Thy  divine  majesty. 

Remember  in  Thy  mercy  all  man  whom 
Thou  hast  made  of  one  blood  to  dwell  on  the 


MORNING   SERVICE.  69 

face  of  the  earth,  and  deliver  them  from  those 
evils  and  miseries  hy  which  any  of  them  are 
oppressed;  especially  from  ignorance,  error, 
and  mibelief,  and  from  the  bondage  of  sin. 
Cause  Thy  way  to  be  known  upon  earth.  Thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations :  and  hasten 
the  time  when  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of 
Israel,  together  with  the  fulness  of  the  Gen- 
tiles, shall  be  brought  into  the  fold  of  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our  souls. 
O  Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  who 
hast  loved  Thy  people  with  an  everlasting  love, 
and  purchased  them  unto  Thyself  with  the 
blood  of  Thy  dear  Son ;  favourably  regard,  we 
beseech  Thee,  Thy  Church  and  congregation, 
and  confirm  them  evermore  with  all  spiritual 
gifts.  Endue  Thy  ministering  servants  with 
wisdom  and  faith,  with  love  and  zeal,  that  they 
may  diligently  and  Tvasely  perform  the  work 
of  the  Lord  to  which  they  are  called.  And 
grant  that  the  whole  company  of  the  faithful 
may  be  steadfast  in  the  faith,  abounding  in 
hope,  of  one  heart  and  of  one  mind,  and  filled 
with  joy  and  with  the  Holy  Ghost.       !^men. 

Remember  in  Thy  mercy  the  President  of 
the  United  States,  all  the  judges,  and  magis- 


70  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

trates,  and  all  who  are  in  authority :  enlighten 
and  guide  them ;  and  so  dispose  the  affairs  of 
this  nation  that  righteousness  and  truth,  peace 
and  eontentnient,  may  everywhere  prevail. 

We  commend  to  Tliine  almighty  guardian- 
ship our  Army  and  Navy,  and  all  who  are  ex- 
posed to  danger  by  sea  or  by  land.       ^mcn. 

Remember  in  Thy  mercy  the  poor  and  needy, 
the  widows  and  the  fatherless,  the  strangers 
and  the  friendless,  the  sick  and  the  dying  [and 
any  such  known  to  ourselves  whom  we  name 
in  our  hearts  before  Thee] :  relieve  their  needs, 
sanctify  their  sufferings,  strengthen  their  weak- 
ness, and  in  due  time  bring  them  from  their 
bondage  into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  sons 
of  God. 

Regard  with  Thy  favour  our  kindred  and 
all  who  are  dear  to  us.  Unite  us  in  the  bonds 
of  a  common  faith  and  hope ;  and  inspire  us 
with  mutual  love,  gentleness,  and  forbearance, 
that  we  may  walk  before  Thee  in  our  homes 
with  a  perfect  heart. 

Eternal  God,  with  whom  do  rest  the  spirits 
of  just  men  made  perfect;  we  bless  and  praise 
Thy  holy  name  for  all  Thy  servants  departed 


MORNINa   SERVICE.  71 

this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  fear ;  and  especially 
for  those  most  dear  to  us  who  have  fallen 
asleep  in  Jesus.  And  we  beseech  Thee  to 
give  us  grace  to  follow  their  good  examples, 
that  we  may  continue  united  to  them  in  fellow- 
ship of  spirit,  and  that  finally  we  may  be  gath- 
ered together  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  ^mcn. 

The  TMnksgiving. 

We  will  extol  Thee,  0  God,  our  King; 
And  we  icill  bless  Thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

We  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  O  God  of  our 
salvation,  that  Thou  hast  crowned  our  lives  wdth 
Thy  goodness,  and  that  by  Thy  blessing  we, 
and  all  things  living,  are  nourished  and  sus- 
tained. Thou  hast  preserved  us  all  our  days, 
and  now  again  Thou  bringest  us  into  Thy  pres- 
ence, in  the  multitude  of  Thy  mercies,  and  re- 
plenished with  Thy  goodness. 

Above  all.  Thou  hast  loved  us  and  all  man- 
kind when  we  were  lost  and  undone ;  and  hast 
given  Thine  only-begotten  Son  to  seek  and 
save  us.  We  bless  Thee  for  His  great  love  to 
us,  for  His  unspotted  holiness,  for  His  perfect 
example,  for  His  bitter  passion,  and  His  death 


72  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

upon  the  cross,  for  His  triumph  over  death 
and  hell,  for  His  glorious  resurrection  and  as- 
cension, for  His  intercession  and  rule  at  Thy 
right  hand.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  giving 
of  the  Holy  Ghost;  for  the  Church  which 
Thou  hast  planted  among  men ;  for  its  minis- 
tries and  means  of  grace ;  for  the  promises 
and  precepts  of  Thy  holy  Word ;  and  for  all 
the  helps  and  comforts  of  true  religion. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Tlianksgiving. 

Help  US  with  our  whole  soul  evermore  to 
praise  Thee,  and  to  live  worthy  of  these  Thy 
benefits;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

^mcu. 

77ien  a  Paalm  or  Hymn  if  suny,  or,  when  convenient,  the  Anthem. 

Here  JolUnmth  the  Prayer  for  Ilivmination,  in  these  words,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Ministir. 

For  Illumination. 

OLORD  and  lover  of  men,  cause  the  pure 
light  of  Thy  divine  knowledge  to  shine 
forth  in  our  hearts,  and  open  the  eyes  of  our  un- 
derstandings that  we  may  comprehend  the  pre- 
cepts of  Thy  Gospel.  Plant  in  us  also  the  fear 
of  Thy  blessed  commandments ;  that  we,  sub- 
duing all  fleshly  lusts,  may  seek  a  heavenly 


MORNING   SERVICE.  73 

citizenship,  and  may  both  say  and  do  always 
such  things  as  shall  please  Thee;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;  after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

Cetti0  PraB. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

r\  GOD,  who  hast  revealed  to  us  the  light  of 
^-^  Thy  Gospel,  and  called  us  into  the  fellow- 
ship of  Thy  Son,  bless  to  us  Thy  Word  which 
we  have  heard  this  day;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  special  Prayei^s,  as  occasion  may 
require. 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung;  awl 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of  these 
Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  ^men. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 


74  THIRD    SUNDAY    OP   THE    MONTH. 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^men. 


EVEJTIXG   SERVICE.  75 


©ocning  Service. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled^  Divine  Service  may  begin  ivifh 
the  singing  of  a  Paalm  or  Hymn :  then,  tlie  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  Minister  may  say — 

T)  ETURI^  unto  Thy  rest,  0  my  soul,  for  the 
■^^     Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

Abide  with  us,  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and 
the  day  is  far  spent. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  licads,  the  ]\[inis- 
ter  may  say — 

£ct  us  praQ. 

Prayer  of  Invocation, 
r\  LORD  our  God,  of  boundless  might  and  in- 
^^ comprehensible  glory,  measureless  compas- 
sion and  infinite  love  to  man ;  look  down  on 
us  and  on  this  holy  place,  and  show  unto  us 
the  riches  of  Thy  mercies  and  compassions ; 
and  so  make  us  worthy,  with  a  pure  heart  and 
a  broken  spirit,  with  hallowed  lips  and  with  a 
countenance  that  needeth  not  to  be  ashamed, 
to  call  upon  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  ^mcn. 


76  THIRD    SUNDAY   OF   THE    MONTH. 

The  Confession. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men; 
we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins 
and  wickedness,  which  we,  from  time  to  time,' 
most  grievously  have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  Thy  divine  majesty, 
provoking  most  justly  Thy  wrath  and  indig- 
nation against  us. 

We  do  earnestly  repent,  and  are  heartily 
sorry  for  these  our  misdoings;  the  remem- 
brance of  them  is  grievous  unto  us;  the  bur- 
den of  them  is  intolerable.  Have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father. 
For  Thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 
forgive  us  all  that  is  past :  And  grant  that  we 
may  ever  hereafter  serve  and  please  Thee  in 
newness  of  life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of 
Thy  name ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  who  wili- 
est not  the  souls  of  sinners  to  perish,  but  their 
faults ;  restrain  the  anger  which  we  deserve, 
and  pour  out  upon  us  the  clemency  which  we 
entreat,  that  through  Thy  mercy  we  may  pass 


EVENING   SERVICE.  77 

from  mourning  into  joy;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

Sapplications. 

Almighty  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  holiness, 
who  by  Thy  Word  and  Spirit  dost  conduct  all 
Thy  servants  in  the  way  of  peace  and  right- 
eousness ;  grant  unto  us  so  truly  to  repent  of 
our  sins,  so  carefully  to  reform  our  errors,  so 
diligently  to  watch  over  all  our  actions,  so  in- 
dustriously to  perform  all  our  duty,  that  we 
may  never  willingly  transgress  Thy  holy  laws ; 
but  that  it  may  be  the  work  of  our  lives  to 
obey  Thee,  the  joy  of  our  souls  to  please  Thee, 
the  satisfaction  of  all  our  hopes  and  the  per- 
fection of  all  our  desires  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
in  the  holiness  of  Thine  everlasting  kingdom. 

Make  us  perfect  in  Christ  Jesus ;  out  of  His 
fulness  may  we  all  receive,  and  rest  in  Him  for 
evermore. 

May  His  passion  be  our  deliverance;  His 
wounds  our  healing;  His  cross  our  redemp- 
•tion ;  and  His  death  our  life. 

With  His  righteousness  may  we  be  clothed; 
by  His  Spirit  may  we  be  sanctified;  in  His 
blood  may  we  be  cleansed ;  and  to  His  image 
may  we  be  conformed. 

May  we  abide  in  Him   as  branches  in  the 


78  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

vine ;  may  lie  ha  in  us  the  hoijo  of  glory,  and 
unto  us  all  in  all. 

As  He  died,  may  we  die  unto  sin ;  as  He 
rose  again,  may  we  rise  unto  newness  of  life; 
suffering  witli  Him  here,  may  we  reign  with 
Him  hereafter;  and  bearing  now  His  cross, 
may  we  hereafter  wear  His  crown.       ^mcn. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

0  God,  Thou  King  eternal,  immortal,  and 
invisible,  the  blessed  and  only  Lord,  may  we, 
who  cannot  see  Thee  with  the  eye  of  flesh, 
behold  Thee  steadfastly  with  the  eye  of  faith, 
that  we  faint  not  under  the  manifold  trials  and 
temptations  of  this  mortal  life,  but  may  endure 
as  seeing  Thee  who  art  invisible ;  that  after  we 
have  done  and  suffered  Thy  will  upon  the  earth, 
we  may  enjoy  the  vision  of  God  in  heaven,  and 
may  be  made  jjartakers  of  those  unspeakable 
joys  which  Thou  hast  promised  to  them  that 
love  Thee  and  the  appearing  of  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord;  in  whose  name  we  further 
pray : 

TTie  Lord^s  Prayer. 

( To  be  mid  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation. ) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.     Thy  kingdom  come.     Thy  will 


EVENING   SERVICE.  79 

be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  ns 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.  ^meit. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  prayers,  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  : 

The  Lord^s  name  be  praised. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  read  a  lesson  from  the  Old  Testament — 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Magnificat  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  New  Testa- 
ment. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Nunc  Dimittis  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and  peo- 
ple standing — 


80  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

The  Apostles^  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  ill  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-*-     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  hy  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried :  He 
descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy 
Catholic  Church ;  the  communion  of  saints ; 
the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

TJien,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Min- 
ister may  say — 

£ct  us  Pran. 

Intercessions. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  come  to 
Thee  through  Jesus  Christ  our  only  Mediator 


EVENING    SERVICE.  81 

and  Advocate,  and  we  entreat  Thee,  for  His 
merits,  to  receive  our  intercessions,  and  to  help 
our  infirmities  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit. 

We  humbly  beseech  Thee,  gracious  Father, 
for  Thy  Holy  Church;  fill  it  with  all  truth, 
and  in  all  truth  with  all  peace;  where  it  is 
corrupt,  purify  it ;  where  it  is  in  error,  reform 
it;  where  it  is  right,  strengthen  and  confirm 
it ;  where  it  is  in  want,  furnish  it ;  where  it  is 
divided  and  rent  asunder,  heal  thou  the  breaches 
of  it,  0  Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people : 
And  bless  thine  inheritance. 

We  pray  for  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy 
Church,  that,  being  replenished  with  the  truth 
of  Christian  doctrine,  and  endued  with  inno- 
cency  of  life,  they  may  rule  Christ's  flock  with 
diligence,  and  celebrate  Thy  worship  to  Thy 
glory. 

We  pray  for  all  estates  of  men  in  Thy  Church, 
that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation 
and  ministry,  may  truly  and  devoutly  serve 
Thee,  following  the  footsteps  of  his  Lord  and 
Saviour.  ^mcn. 


82  THIRD   SUNDAY    OP   THE    MONTH. 

We  pray  for  all  in  aatbority,  that  they  may 
be  just,  ruling  in  the  fear  of  God;  especially 
for  Thy  sen'ant,  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  for  all  judges  and  magistrates,  that 
they  may  exercise  the  j>owers  which  Tliou  hast 
given  them,  for  the  punishment  of  vice  and  the 
maintenance  of  virtue.  ^raen. 

We  pray  for  our  country,  that  Thou  wouldst 
grant  us  peaceful  times  and  fruitful  seasons; 
that  Thou  wouldst  prosper  our  industries,  and 
keep  us  always  in  peace. 

We  pray  for  our  universities  and  schools,  that 
the  young  may  be  taught  that  fear  of  the  Lord 
which  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom. 

We  pray  for  all  who  remember  the  poor, 
and  do  good  works  among  Thy  people,  that 
their  hands  may  be  strengthened,  and  their 
prayers  and  alms  come  up  for  a  memorial 
before  Thee. 

We  pray  for  this  community,  and  every 
family  and  household,  that  true  religion  may 
flourish  in  this  place  : 

For  husbands  and  wives,  that  they  may  live 
together  as  heirs  of  the  grace  of  life,  and  be 
helpers  of  each  other's  faith  and  joy : 


EVENING   SERVICE.  83 

For  parents,  that  they,  may  bring  np  their 
children  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  of  the 
Lord;  and  for  children,  that  they  may  obey 
their  parents  in  all  things  : 

For  masters,  that  they  may  give  to  their 
servants  that  which  is  just  and  equal,  knowing 
that  they  have  a  Master  in  heaven ;  and  for 
servants,  that  they  may  serve  from  the  heart, 
with  good  will  doing  service  as  to  the  Lord, 
and  not  unto  men. 

We  pray  for  all  travellers  by  land  or  water, 
that  they  may  be  brought  safely  on  their  way; 
for  all  in  danger,  that  they  may  be  delivered, 
and  praise  Thee  for  Thy  goodness  and  Thy 
wonderful  works  towards  them  : 

For  all  widows  and  orphans,  that  Thou 
wouldst  be  their  stay;  for  all  prisoners  and 
captives,  that  Thou  wouldst  pity  them ;  for 
those  in  sickness  and  sorrow,  that  Thou  wouldst 
heal  and  comfort  them ;  for  those  in  doubt  and 
fear,  that  Thou  wouldst  relieve  them ;  for  the 
dying,  that  Thou  wouldst  be  their  guide  even 
unto  death,  and  afterwards  receive  them  to 
glory. 

We  pray  for  all  who  have  erred  and  strayed 
from  Thy  ways,  that  they  may  have  the  grace 


84  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

of  true  repentance;  and  for  all  who  have 
striven  to  do  Thy  will  and  keep  the  faith,  that 
they  may  persevere  unto  life  eternal. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  of  Intercession. 

"We  remember  before  Thee,  0  God,  with 
grateful  hearts,  our  brethren  and  sisters,  who 
from  the  beginning  of  the  world  have  pleased 
Thee  in  their  several  generations,  and  are  now 
at  rest  with  Thee  in  Paradise  ;  and  we  beseech 
Thee  to  prepare  us  for  the  second  coming  of 
Christ,  and  to  hasten  His  glorious  kingdom, 
at  whose  appearing  Thy  saints  departed  shall 
be  raised,  and  we  shall  be  changed,  and  death 
shall  be  swallowed  up  in  victory.         ^men. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

Unto  Thee,  0  God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto 
Thee  do  we  give  thanks ; 

For  that  Thy  name  is  near  Thy  wondrous  works 
declare. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  from 
whom  Cometh  down  every  good  and  perfect 
gift ;  we  yield  Thee  praise  and  thanks  for  all 
Thy  mercies. 

Thy  goodness  hath  created  us ;   Thy  bounty 


EVENING   SERVICE.  85 

hath  Bustained  us ;  Thy  fatherly  disciphne 
hath  chastened  and  corrected  us ;  Thy  patience 
hath  borne  with  us ;  Thy  love  hath  redeemed 
us. 

Give  us  a  heart  to  love  and  serve  Thee,  and 
enable  us  to  show  our  thankfulness  for  all  the 
goodness  and  mercy  Thou  hast  conferred  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  Thy  service,  and  cheer- 
fully submitting  in  all  things  to  Thy  blessed 
will. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving. 

Continue  to  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  lov- 
ing kindness,  that  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad 
in  Thee  all  our  days.  Supply  all  our  need  ac- 
cording to  Thy  glorious  riches ;  and  make  all 
grace  to  be  multiplied  towards  us  that  we 
always,  having  sufficiency  in  all  things,  may 
abound  unto  every  good  work.  Teach  us  also 
to  be  careful  for  nothing,  but  in  everything,  by 
prayer  and  supplication  with  thanksgiving,  to 
make  our  requests  known  unto  Thee  ;  that  the 
peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding, 
may  keep  our  hearts  and  minds  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom  "with  Thee,  the 
Father,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  glory  everlast- 
ing, "^mcn. 


86  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  when  convenient,  the 
Anthem. 

Here  followeth  the  Prayer  for  Illumination,  in  these  woi'ds,  or  ai 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  Illumination. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  the 
-^  source  of  all  life  and  joy,  who,  by  the 
glad  sound  of  the  Gospel,  hast  called  us  to 
have  part  in  Thy  kingdom  and  glory,  shine 
into  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy 
Word  and  Spirit,  and  draw  us  with  the  cords 
of  Thy  constraining  grace ;  that  we  may 
heartily  choose  that  good  part  which  shall  not 
be  taken  away  from  us,  and  give  all  diligence 
to  make  our  calling  and  election  sure ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  !^men. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;   after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

T^ATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  com- 
-■-  fort,  we  joyfully  acknowledge  Thine  infi- 
nite goodness  in  sending  to  us  the  day-spring 
from  on  high  to  enlighten  our  darkness,  and 


EVENING   SERVICE.  87 

guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace.  We 
praise  Thy  name  for  those  portions  of  Thy 
holy  Word  of  which  Thou  hast  made  us  par- 
takers this  day*  Grant  that  they  may  bring 
forth  fruit  unto  hohness  in  our  whole  life,  to 
the  glory  of  Thy  name,  the  edification  of  our 
brethren,  and  the  comfort  of  our  souls  in  the 
day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  ^men. 

Here  may  be  iniroduced  any  special  Prayer Sj  as  occasion  may 
require. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  died  for  us, 
that  whether  we  wake  or  sleep,  we  should  live 
together  with  Thee;  be  Thou  our  strength 
every  morning,  and  our  rest  when  the  shadows 
of  the  evening  are  stretched  out,  O  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.  ^meu. 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung ;  and 
the  Minister  closes  tlie  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of 
these  Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  ^men. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  miilds  in  the 


88  THIRD    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^mcn. 


imvtU  ^nmhxj  0!  the  liloutft< 


iHorning  Seroice. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Service  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
/,  the  Minister  may  say — 


rpHE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit; 
-*-  a  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God, 
Thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put 
your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Onien,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  boived  heads,  the  Minister 
mxiy  say — 

£ct  us  13 rag. 

Prayer  of  Invocation. 
r\  GOD,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
^  Jesus  Christ,  the  mighty  God,  who  art 
blessed  for  evermore,  we  Thy  people  and  the 
sheep  of  Thy  pasture  draw  near  to  Thee  with 
reverence  and  godly  fear. 

Look   down   from   heaven,  in    Thy  tender 
love,  on  us  approaching  Thee  through  Thine 

(so") 


90  FOURTH   SUNDAY   OF   THE   MONTH. 

Anointed,  and  sanctify  onr  ponls  and  bodies 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  strengthen  our  in- 
firmity, that  our  prayers  may  go  up  before 
Thee  as  incense,  and  be  accepted  as  a  sweet 
savour,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

The  Confession. 

If  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  our- 
selves, and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  K  we  con- 
fess our  sins,  Thou  art  faithful  and  just  to  for- 
give us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness. 

O  most  merciful  Father,  we  acknowledge 
and  confess  that  we  have  sinned  against  heaven 
and  in  Thy  sight,  and  are  not  worthy  to  be 
called  Thy  children.  We  have  all  gone  astray 
from  Thy  way  like  lost  sheep,  and  have  walked 
in  counsels  of  our  own.  We  have  known  to 
do  good,  but  we  have  not  done  it;  we  have 
named  the  name  of  Christ,  but  have  not  de- 
parted from  iniquity. 

We  repent,  O  Lord,  and  are  sorry  for  our 
sins.  We  especially  bewail  before  Thee  those 
things  which  are  the  present  burden  of  our 
heart  and  conscience.  We  cannot  stand  before 
Thee  as  our  Judge,  but  we  come  to  Thee  as 


MORNINa  SERVICE.  01 

our  Saviour,  hoping  in  Thy  mercies,  which 
are  more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Forsake  us  not,  0  God,  who  put  our  trust  in 
Thee.  Remember  not  against  us  former  trans- 
gressions, but  remember  Thy  tender  mercies 
and  Thy  loving-kindnesses,  which  have  been 
ever  of  old.  And  as  Thou  wast  ever  merciful 
to  Thy  people  Israel,  as  often  as  they  in  peni- 
tence turned  unto  Thee,  so  do  Thou  show  the 
like  mercy  unto  us,  with  whom  Thou  hast 
made  a  better  covenant,  confirmed  and  sealed 
with  the  blood  of  Thy  beloved  Son.     ^men. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 

Blessed  be  Thy  name,  0  Lord,  that  Thou 
dost,  through  the  ordinances  of  Thy  Church, 
seal  to  Thy  people  the  remission  of  their  sins ; 
wherefore  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  to  all  here 
present  who  truly  repent,  and  are  resolved  to 
walk  in  newness  of  life,  the  comfortable  assur- 
ance that  their  transgressions  are  forgiven,  and 
to  fill  them  with  the  peace  that  cometh  from 
above.  ^men. 

Supplications, 

0  God,  who  hast  from  the  beginning  chosen 
us  to  salvation,  through  sanctification  of  the 


92  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

Spirit,  and  belief  of  the  truth;  grant  that, 
pardoned  through  Christ,  and  risen  with  Him, 
we  may  have  our  affections  set  upon  things 
above,  and  may  overcome  the  world  with  the 
victory  of  faith. 

Take  away  from  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  what- 
ever is  depraved  and  perverse,  whatever  is 
contrary  to  salvation,  whatever  is  hurtful  to 
the  soul,  and  whatever  is  displeasing  to  Thee. 

From  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  the  lust  of  the 
eye,  and  the  pride  of  life,  good  Lord,  deliver 
us;  and  strengthen  us,  by  the  grace  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  to  fight  the  good  fight  of  faith,  to 
endure  hardness  as  good  soldiers  of  Jesus 
Christ,  to  rule  our  bodies  by  temperance  and 
our  spirits  by  meekness,  and  to  glorify  thee 
both  with  body  and  spirit  which  Thou  hast 
redeemed.  ^mcn. 

0  Thoij  great  Master  and  Lord,  whose  are 
all  things  in  heaven  and  earth,  and  who  givest 
to  every  one  as  it  seemeth  good  in  Thy  sight ; 
grant  us  grace  so  to  use  the  talents  which  Thou 
hast  committed  to  us  for  a  season,  that  when  the 
Lord  shall  return  to  reckon  with  His  servants, 
we  may  be  enabled  to  give  in  our  account  with 
joy,  and  not  with  grief. 


MORNING    SERVICE.  93 

O  Almighty  God,  whose  eternal  providence 
is  over  all  Thy  works,  we  beseech  Thee  to  help 
and  deliver  us  Thy  servants  in  all  time  -of  our 
tribulation  and  adversity,  and  also  in  all  time 
of  our  prosperity,  that  we  be  not  overwhelmed 
with  despondency  and  fear,  or  lifted  up  with 
presumption  and  pride ;  but  that  enjoying  Thy 
bounties  with  humility  and  thankfulness,  and 
bearing  Thy  chastening  with  faith  and  hope, 
we  mav  endure  unto  the  end ;  and  havins:  fin- 
ished  the  work  thou  hast  given  us  to  do,  may, 
through  Thy  mercy,  enter  into  the  joy  of  our 
Lord.  ^men. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplicatioti. 

0  God,  who  hast  chosen  Zion  as  Thy  rest 
for  ever,  and  hast  promised  abundantly  to  bless 
her  provision,  and  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread, 
to  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation,  and  to 
cause  her  saints  to  shout  aloud  for  joy;  grant 
that,  through  the  ordinances  of  Thy  Church, 
we  may  receive  out  of  Christ's  fulness,  and 
grace  for  grace ;  and  being  thus  nourished  by 
Thy  Word  and  sacraments,  may  be  built  up 
unto  everlasting  life. 

These  our  humble  supplications  we  offer  up 
to  Thee  through  Thine  only-begotten  Son,  in 
whose  name  and  words  we  yet  further  pray : 


94  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

The  Jj/rd'H  Praijerr. 

( To  he  mul  by  both  MiniHter  awl  O/ru/regatum. ) 

Our  Father  wlio  art  in  lujavcn,  Hallowed  be 
Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  he 
done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  uh  this 
day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us 
not  into  temptation ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil : 
For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  pow(ir,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever.  "^Imen. 

HerBy  mi/l  at  tfie  end  of  aJl  the  otherr  PrayerHy  the 
(Jf/rufreyaiifm  my  or  dwj  Amen. 

Ttien  Likemae  rnay  be  said  or  huwj — 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips  : 

And  oij;r  mouth  shall  shoiv  forth  Thy  j/raise, 

Tfien  rn/iy  be  navl  w  wiwj  tfte  Pmltery  enfUru/  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  U)  tlie  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^mcn. 

Tfien  rao.y  be  rend  a  JjeMwu  Jrma  the  OUl  Te^f/trrumL 

Then  rruiy  be  Hung  tfie  Hymn  Tk  Deum  LauijAMUB  or  other 
Hi/fan  or  Pmiifiy  after  whkh  rn/iy  be  re/ul  a  LeMfm  frma  the 
Nev)  Tejit/umrU. 

At  the  en/l  of  the  Lejmn  rmy  be  said — 


MORNING    SERVICE.  95 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  S^men. 

Then  may  he  sung  the  Hymn  Benedictus  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  ivhich  may  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and 
people  stajiding — 

The  Apostles'  Creed. 
T  BELrEYE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-*-     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suifered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried;  He 
descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty;  from  thence  He  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Catho- 
lic Church ;  the  communion  of  saints ;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  2lmcn. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thj  sjnrit. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

Cet  us  Prag. 


96  FOURTU    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

Intercessions. 

O  God,  who  hast  taught  us  to  make  suppli- 
cations, prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  for  all  men,  we  humV)ly  heseech  Thee 
to  receive  these  our  j^rayers  which  we  ofier  to 
Thy  divine  majesty. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  made  of  one  blood 
all  nations,  we  jjray  for  the  peace  of  the  whole 
world,  and  the  salvation  of  all  men.  Look  in 
jjity  upon  Thine  ancient  people,  whose  are  the 
fathers,  and  of  whom  according  to  the  flesh 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour  came;  and 
have  mercy  upon  all  who  are  in  bondage  to 
heathen  superstition,  and  fetch  them  home, 
blessed  Lord,  to  Thy  flock,  that  they  may  be 
saved  among  the  remnant  of  the  true  Israel- 
ites. 

We  pray  especially  for  the  good  estate  of 
the  Church ;  that  the  divisions  which  desolate 
Thine  heritage  may  be  healed;  that  what  is 
wanting  anywhere  may  be  supplied  ;  and  that 
every  plant  that  is  not  of  Thy  planting  may  be 
rooted  up. 

We  pray  for  all  pastors  and  ministers  of  Thy 
Word,  that  they  may  take  heed  to  themselves 
and  to  all  the  flocks  over  which  the  Holy  Ghost 


MORNING   SERVICE.  97 

"hath  made  them  overseers,  to  feed  the  Church 
of  Christ  which  He  hath  purchased  with  His 
blood,  that  when  the  chief  Shepherd  shall 
appear,  they  may  receive  a  crown  of  glory  that 
fadeth  not  away. 

We  pray  for  this  church,  that  those  who  bear 
office  may  be  ensamples  to  the  flock ;  that  the 
young  may  abide  in  Christ,  into  whom  they  have 
been  engrafted,  and  be  spared  for  lives  of  piety 
and  usefulness;  that  those  in  middle  age  may  be 
strong  for  the  Lord  and  valiant  for  the  right; 
and  that  those  advanced  in  years  may  have 
-bodily  comfort,  and  joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  and 
finally  a  good  end,  and  an  abundant  entrance 
into  rest.  ^ittcn. 

We  pray  for  all  rulers  and  judges  of  the 
land,  and  for  all  magistrates,  that  Thou  wouldst 
inspire  them  with  Thy  wisdom  and  grant  them 
Thy  blessing. 

We  pray  Thee  to  preserve  our  peace  and 
defend  our  liberties,  to  prosper  our  trade  and 
commerce,  to  send  healthful  and  seasonable 
weather,  to  bless  our  husbandry,  and  to  crown 
the  year  with  Thy  goodness.  ^mcn. 

We  pray  for  the  poor  and  needy,  the  desolate 
and  the  oppressed,  the  widow  and  the  orphan, 


98      FOURTH  SUNDAY  OF  TUB  MONTH. 

the  weak  and  the  bowed  down;  beseeching 
Thee  to  remember  them  in  mercy,  and  to  visit 
them  in  Thy  compassion. 

We  pray  for  those  who  mourn,  that  they  may 
be  comforted ;  for  those  who  suffer  pain  and 
anguish,  that  they  may  be  relieved ;  for  those 
in  sickness,  that  they  may  be  healed,  and  may 
again  praise  Thee  in  the  sanctuary  [and  for  any 
such  known  to  ourselves  whom  we  name  in  our 
hearts  before  Thee]  ;  and  especially  we  com- 
mend to  Thee  the  dying,  entreating  Thee  to 
be  with  them  in  that  last  hour  when  heart  and 
flesh  do  faint  and  fail,  to  cleanse  their  souls 
in  the  blood  of  Christ,  and  to  receive  them  to 
Thy  rest. 

O  Thou  who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  far 
off  upon  the  sea,  we  commend  to  Thine  al- 
mighty protection  all  travellers,  sojourners,  and 
strangers.  Go  with  them  who  journey,  and 
grant  to  them  who  are  far  from  their  homes 
that  they  may  revisit  them,  in  Thy  good  time, 
in  peace. 

O  Thou  who  art  the  God  of  all  the  families 
of  the  earth,  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless  all  our 


MORNING   SERVICE.  99 

friends  and  kindred,  and  to  grant  that  we  may 
ever  be  knit  together  in  the  bonds  of  mntual 
love,  and,  above  all,  that  we  may  be  members 
together  of  the  mystical  body  of  Christ. 

And  0  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  with 
whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  the  just  made  per- 
fect, we  give  Thee  thanks  for  all  the  faithful, 
and  for  all  near  and  dear  to  us,  who  have  been 
washed  from  their  sins  in  the  blood  of  the 
Lamb,  and  who,  having  accomplished  their 
warfare,  are  at  rest  with  Thee. 

Finally,  0  Lord,  we  pray  for  each  other,  all 
for  each,  that  Thou  wouldst  bless  us  outwardly 
in  our  bodies,  inwardly  in  our  souls,  and  grant 
us  good  success  in  all  our  labours,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

Thou  art  our  God,  and  we  will  praise  Thee  : 

Thou  art  our  God,  and  we  will  exalt  Thee. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  mercies,  and  Giver 
of  all  good,  we  render  thanks  unto  Thy  great 
name  for  Thy  loving-kindness  and  tender  mercy 
toward  us  and  all  mankind. 


100  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

We  praise  Thee  for  the  succession  of  day  and 
night,  summer  and  winter,  seed-time  and  har- 
vest, and  that  Thou  hast  never  left  Thyself 
without  witness  among  men,  but  hast  done 
good  to  all,  sending  rain  from  heaven  and 
fruitful  seasons,  and  filling  men's  hearts  with 
food  and  gladness.  We  thank  Thee  for  our 
being,  our  reason,  our  health,  our  friends,  our 
food  and  clothing,  for  Thy  care  over  us  from 
day  to  day ;  for  Thou  hast  been  ever  with  us 
through  the  past  time  of  our  lives,  and  hast 
brought  us  safely  to  this  hour. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving. 

Above  all,  with  Thy  whole  Church  through- 
out the  world,  we  adore  Thine  unfathomable 
love  in  the  redemption  of  mankind  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ;  for  whom  and  by  whom 
we  humbly  offer  unto  Thee  most  hearty  thanks 
and  praise. 

We  bless  Thee  for  the  descent  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  for  Thy  Church  filled  with  His 
presence;  for  our  baptism  and  Christian  in- 
struction, and  for  the  great  hope  of  everlast- 
ing life. 

For  all  these  things  glory  be  to  Thee,  0 
Lord  God  Almighty;  blessed  be  the  name  of 
the  Lord  for  ever  and  ever.  ^mcn. 


MORNING    SERVICE.  101 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  when  convenient,  the  Anthem. 

Here  foUoweth  the  Prayer  for  Illumination,  in  these  words,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  Illumination. 
r\  GOD,  who  didst  speak  in  times  past  unto 
^^  the  fathers  by  the  prophets,  and  hast  in 
these  last  days  spoken  to  us  by  Thy  Son  from 
heaven ;  give  us,  we  pray  Thee,  humble, 
teachable,  and  obedient  hearts,  that  we  may 
receive  what  lie  hath  revealed,  and  do  alway 
what  He  hath  commanded.  And  as  man 
liveth  not  by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word 
of  God,  grant  that  we  may  ever  hunger  after 
this  heavenly  food,  that  it  may  be  to  us  sweeter 
than  honey,  and  more  to  be  desired  than  gold, 
and  that  we  may  find  in  it  daily  provision  on 
our  way  to  eternal  life,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^tnen. 

A  Sermon  is  then  fr cached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;   after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

£et  us  Prag. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God, 
that  the  words  which  we  have  heard  this 
day  with  our  outward  ears  may  through  Thy 


102  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

grace  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that 
they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good 
living,  to  the  honour  and  praise  of  Thy  name  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  special  Prayers  as  occasion  may 
require. 

2' hen  the  Offering  is  collected  ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung  ;  and 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of 
these  Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  2lmcn. 


The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  un- 
derstanding, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing 
of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain 
with  you  always.  ^tncn. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  103 


©oening  Qcrtjice. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Service  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  then^  the  Congregation  still 
stmiding,  the  Minister  may  say — 

QEEK  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found, 
^  call  ye  upon  Him  while  He  is  near.  Let 
the  wicked  forsake  his  way  and  the  unright- 
eous man  his  thoughts,  and  let  him  return  unto 
the  Lord  and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him, 
and  to  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly  par- 
don. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us 
any  good  ?  Lord,  lift  Thou  up  the  light  of 
Thy  countenance  upon  us. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

£et  us  JJraD. 

Prayer  of  Invocation, 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  be 
■"^^  open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  whom 
no  secrets  are  hid,  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our 


104    FOURTH  SUNDAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  and  worthily 
mao;nify  Thy  holy  name ;  through  Christ  our 
Lord.  ^men. 

The  Confession. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us.  K  we 
confess  our  sins,  Thou  art  faithful  and  just  to 
forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all 
unrighteousness. 

O  God,  searcher  of  hearts,  in  whom  there  is 
no  darkness,  and  from  whom  our  sins  cannot 
be  covered,  we  humble  ourselves  before  Thy 
holy  majesty  and  implore  Thy  mercy.  We 
confess  that  we  have  been  foolish,  rebellious, 
deceived;  we  have  been  unthankful  for  Thy 
mercies,  distrustful  of  Thy  promises,  disobedi- 
ent to  Thy  commands,  and  by  our  manifold 
wickedness  have  provoked  Thee  to  cast  us  off 
from  Thy  favour  and  fellowship. 

But,  0  Lord,  we  return  unto  Thee,  from 
whom  we  have  so  grievously  departed,  and  im- 
plore Thy  pardon  for  all  our  sins  and  folly. 
Forgive  us,  we  beseech  Thee;  forgive  Thy 
people,  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  the 


EVENING    SERVICE.  105 

most  precious  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son ;  create 
in  us  clean  and  contrite  hearts,  and  give  us 
Thy  heavenly  grace,  that  we  turn  not  again  to 
folly;  grant  us  heartily  to  forgive  others,  as 
we  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  us,  and  enable  us 
to  serve  Thee  henceforth  in  newness  of  life,  to 
the  glory  of  Thy  holy  name;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 
Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  declarest  that  Thou  hast  no  pleas- 
ure in  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that 
he  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live,  grant 
unto  Thy  people  peace,  through  Thy  word 
of  pardon,  pronounced  unto  them  in  Thy 
name ;  and  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that  at  this  time  we  may  offer  unto  Thee 
true  and  acceptable  worship ;  that  for  the  time 
to  come  we  may  serve  and  please  Thee  in 
righteousness  and  true  holiness;  and  that  at 
the  appearing  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we 
may  be  found  of  Him  in  peace  unto  salvation. 

Supplications. 
0  Father  of  mercies  and  God  of  all  grace, 
who  hast  called  us  to  Thy  kingdom  and  glory 


106  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

by  Christ  Jesus,  help  us  to  walk  worthy  of 
this  our  high  calling,  and  to  adorn  the  doctrine 
of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  ordered  our  lot  and 
appointed  the  bounds  of  our  habitation,  grant 
us  grace  to  occupy  contentedly  and  faithfully 
the  stations  which  Thou  in  Thy  providence 
hast  assigned  to  us.  May  we  be  prudent  in 
ordering  our  affairs,  industrious  in  performing 
our  duties,  moderate  in  our  desires,  innocent 
in  our  enjoyments,  careful  in  redeeming  the 
time,  just  and  compassionate  to  all  with  whom 
we  have  to  do,  grateful  to  friends  and  bene- 
factors, generous  and  forgiving  to  all  who  in- 
jure us. 

O  God,  who,  by  the  example  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  hast  warned  us  that  we  should  work  Thy 
works  while  it  is  day,  before  the  night  cometh, 
when  no  man  can  work ;  keep  us  from  sloth 
and  idleness,  and  from  the  misuse  of  those 
talents  which  Thou  hast  committed  to  our 
trust.  Enable  us  to  perform  the  several  duties 
of  our  state  and  calling  with  such  care  and 
diligence  that  our  work  may  never  be  reproved 
in  Thy  sight;  and  forasmuch  as  the  needful 
business  of  this  life  is  apt  to  steal  away  our 
hearts  from  Thee,  give  us  grace  to  remember 


EVENING    SERVICE.  107 

that  we  have  a  blaster  in  heaven,  and  to  do 
everything  in  singleness  of  heart,  as  nnto  Thee 
and  not  unto  men,  that  of  Thee  we  mav  receive 
the  reward  of  the  inheritance  which  Thou  hast 
promised  in  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  given  us  a  new  com- 
mandment, that  we  should  love  one  another, 
and  hast  taught  us  that  where  envy  and  strife 
are,  there  is  confusion  and  every  evil  work; 
give  us,  Thy  servants,  grace,  that  we  may  be 
kindly  affectioned  one  to  another,  and  that 
there  may  be  no  schism  among  us.  Enable  us 
to  put  away  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and 
anger,  and  evil-speaking,  with  all  malice  ;  and 
grant  that  in  honour  preferring  one  another,  we 
may  walk  in  love,  even  as  Thou,  Lord,  didst 
love  us  and  give  Thyself  for  us. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Supplication. 

Almighty  Grod,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom, 
who  knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask  and 
our  ignorance  in  asking ;  we  beseech  Thee  to 
have  compassion  upon  our  inlirmities;  and 
those  things,  which  for  our  unworthiness  we 
dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot  ask, 


108    FOURTH  SUNDAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of  Thy 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  in  whose  Name 
and  words  Ave  pray : 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

( To  he  said  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation. ) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will 
be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us  our 
debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever.  ^mcn. 

Bere,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the  Congregation  say 
or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord : 

The  Lord's  name  he  praised. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  Avas  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^mcn. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  109 

Then  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testanent — 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Magnificat  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Neiv  Test- 
ament. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  he  the  glory  and 
praise.  ^mcn. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Nunc  Dimittis  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  ivhich  may  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Minister  and 
people  standing — 

The  Apostles^  Ci^eed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-*-     Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate, 
was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried :  He  descended 
into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose  again  from  the 
dead;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ; 
from  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Catho- 
lic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the  for- 


110  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OP   THE    MONTH. 

giveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  horly; 
and  the  life  everlasting.  3.mcn. 

The  Lord  he  with  you ; 
And  'With  thy  spirit. 

Then,  the  Oiri/jre(fatwn  hrwAiruj,  w  wliti  h'/vyjl  /t^/vZ*,  iiic.  Miui<Mr 
rrt/xy  my — 

£et  US  Pran. 

IrUercessums, 

O  God,  who  ha«t  taught  us  to  make  Buppli- 
cations,  prayers,  intercessions,  and  giving  of 
thanks  for  all  men,  hear  these  our  intercessions 
which  we  offer  to  Thy  divine  majesty. 

Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  the  Gospel  of 
Thy  grace  may  speedily  be  preached  among  all 
nations,  that  the  kingdoms  of  this  world  may 
become  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  of  IILs 
Christ. 

We  pray  for  Thy  holy  Church  upon  earth, 
that,  guided  with  Thy  per[>etual  governance, 
she  may  walk  warily  in  times  of  quiet  and 
boldly  in  times  of  trouble ;  that  those  who  love 
her  may  abide  in  her  peace,  and  those  who 


EVENING    SERVICE.  Ill 

depart  from  her  may  one  day  come  back  to  her 
embrace ;  and  that  when  all  sorrows  are  taken 
away,  we  may  be  refreshed  with  the  joys  of 
an  eternal  resurrection. 

We  pray  for  those  who  minister  in  holy 
things.  Endue  them  with  the  spirit  of  power, 
and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind ;  and  so  per- 
fect Thy  gifts  in  them  that  they  may  glorify 
Thee  and  edify  Thy  Church,  and  at  the  last 
enter  into  the  joy  of  their  Lord. 

Regard  with  Thy  compassion  those  who  wan- 
der in  doubt  and  uncertainty  amid  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  and  all  who  are  hardened 
through  the  deceitfulness  of  sin;  grant  them 
grace  to  come  to  themselves ;  the  will  and  the 
power  to  return  unto  Thee;  and  the  loving 
welcome  of  Thy  forgiveness.  ^mcn. 

We  pray  for  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  and  for  all  rulers,  judges,  and  magis- 
trates, that  Thou  wouldst  give  the  spirit  of 
wisdom  to  those  to  whom  Thou  hast  given  the 
authority  of  government ;  and  we  pray  for  all 
ranks  and  conditions  of  men,  that  all  may  serve 
their  generation  in  Thy  fear.  ^men. 


112    FOURTH  SUNDAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

We  pray  for  all  in  sickness  and  distress  [and 
for  any  such  known  to  ourselves  whom  we 
name  in  our  hearts  before  Thee]  ;  that  Thou 
wouldst  give  strength  to  the  weary,  aid  to  the 
sufferers,  comfort  to  the  sad,  and  help  to  all  in 
tribulation. 

We  pray  for  the  dying,  that  the  souls  of 
Thy  servants  may  be  released  in  peace,  and 
that,  departing  from  this  world,  they  may  live 
for  evermore  with  Thee. 

And  0,  most  loving  Father,  we  remember 
with  undying  affection  those  near  and  dear  to 
us  whom  death  has  taken  away,  and  who  rest 
from  their  earthly  labours  and  sleep  in  Jesus. 
United  still  in  one  household  of  faith  and  love, 
help  us  to  live  in  the  blessed  hope,  that  when 
the  day  of  God  shall  dawn  and  the  shadows 
flee  away,  we  shall  meet  with  them  and  all  Thy 
redeemed  in  Thy  presence  where  there  is  ful- 
ness of  joy. 

The  Thanksgiving. 

O  God,  according  to  Thy  name,  so  is  Thy 
praise  unto  the  earth : 

In  goodness  art  Thou  exalted,  0  Lord  our 
Father,  for  ever  and  for  ever. 

We  magnify  Thee,  we  praise  Thee,  we  wor- 


EVENING    SERVICE.  113 

Bhij:)  Thee ;  we  give  thanks  unto  Thee  for  Thy 
good  providence,  for  all  the  blessings  of  the 
present  life,  and  all  the  hopes  of  a  better  life 
to  come.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  preservation 
of  our  lives,  and  the  bountiful  supply  of  our 
returning  wants,  for  health  of  body  and  sound- 
ness of  mind,  for  strength  and  skill  to  labour 
in  our  several  callings,  and  for  that  portion  of 
earthly  good  which  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon 
us.  We  thank  Thee  for  loving  parents,  for 
faithful  pastors  and  teachers,  for  benefactors 
never  to  be  forgotten,  for  kind  friends,  for 
brethren  of  one  mind  with  us  in  the  Lord, 
and  for  all  who  have  helped  us  onwards  in  our 
heavenward  way. 

Above  all,  we  praise  and  bless  Thee  for  Thy 
Son  our  Saviour,  for  Thy  Spirit  our  Sanctifier, 
for  the  ministration  of  Thy  holy  angels,  for  the 
example  of  Thy  saints  and  martyrs,  and  for  the 
hope  of  an  eternal  weight  of  glory. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving. 

Let  the  memory  of  Thy  goodness  we  beseech 
Thee,  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  thankfulness 
unto  our  life's  end;  and  let  these,  our  thaidvs- 
givings,  go  up  with  acceptance  before  Thy 
throne ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


114  FOURTH    SUNDAY    OP   THE    MONTH. 

Then,  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  when  convenienty  the 
Anthem. 

Here  followeth  the  Prayer  for  Illuminafiony  in  these  uords,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  Illumination, 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  are  hid  all 
-^  the  treasures  of  wisdom  and  knowledge, 
open  our  eyes  that  we  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  Thy  law,  and  give  us  grace  that 
we  may  clearly  understand  and  heartily  choose 
the  way  of  Thy  commandments;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise  ;  after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

£et  us  Jlrag. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 

T  ORD  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the 
-*^  Author  and  Giver  of  all  things ;  graft 
in  our  hearts  the  love  of  Thy  name ;  increase 
in  us  true  religion  ;  nourish  us  with  all  good- 
ness ;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the 
same ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  special  Prayers,  as  occasion  may 
require. 


EVENING    SERVICE.  115 

Lighten  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  0 
Lord,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from 
all  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night,  for  the 
love  of  Thy  only  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung;  and 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of 
Benedictions — 


The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  ^men. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  %xatn. 


liftft  Mm\a^  of  the  Pairtft. 


iHorning  Seroice. 

The  Congregation  being  assembled,  Divine  Service  may  begin  vdth 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm,  or  Hymn ;  then,  the  Congregation  still 
standing,  the  Minister  may  say — 

TF  ye  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give 
-■-  good  gifts  unto  your  children,  how  much 
more  shall  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven 
give  good  things  to  them  that  ask  Him  ? 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  :  seek  and  ye 
shall  find  :  knock  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto 
you. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

£et  us  JJra^. 

Prayer  of  Invocation. 

ALMIGHTY  God  our  heavenly  Father,  who 
hast  permitted  us  again  to  assemble  in 
this  house  of  prayer,  give  us  grace,  we  humbly 
beseech  Thee,  to  draw  near  to  Thee  in  purity 
(116) 


MORNINa    SERVICE.  117 

and  sincerity  of  heart,  and  to  offer  nnto  Thee 
the  sacrifices  of  prayer  and  praise  with  nn- 
feigned  self-devotion  :  and  may  it  please  Thee 
to  make  Thyself  known  to  ns,  and  to  satisfy 
us  with  Thy  mercy ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  ^mcn. 

The  Confession. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  wlio 
callest  the  sinner  to  forsake  his  way  and  to  re- 
turn unto  Thee  that  Thou  mayest  have  mercy 
upon  him,  we  humbly  acknowledge  before 
Thee  our  manifold  sins  and  shortcomings.  We 
have  grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in  thought 
and  word  and  deed.  We  have  broken  Thy 
holy  commandments  and  have  departed  from 
Thy  ways.  We  have  been  unthankful  for  Thy 
mercies,  we  have  despised  Thy  fatherly  good- 
ness, we  have  resisted  and  grieved  Thy  Holy 
Spirit.  We  have  not  fulfilled  the  law  of  Christ 
that  we  should  bear  one  another's  burdens. 
We  have  not  loved  our  neighbour  as  ourselves ; 
we  have  not  done  unto  others  as  Ave  would  that 
they  should  do  unto  us ;  we  have  sought  too 
much  our  own  gain  and  advantage,  and  have 
closed  our  hearts  against  our  fellow-men,  for- 
getting that  we  are  members  one  of  another. 


118  FIFTH    BUXDAT    OF   THE   MOKTH. 

For  PardxM  and  Peo/:e. 

But  Thou,  Lord,  Have  mercy  upon  us,  Thy 
penitent  children,  and  grant  us  Thy  forgive- 
ness through  Christ  Jesus. 

Turn  us  again  unto  Thyself,  and  suffer  na 
not  to  fall  away  from  Thee,  for  with  Thee 
there  is  mercy,  and  Thou  dost  redeem  Thy  peo- 
ple from  all  their  iniquities. 

0  Thou  who  didst  send  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  into  the  world  to  seek  and  to  save  that 
which  was  lost,  receive  us  in  Thy  mercy  and 
comfort  us  with  Thy  salvation. 

Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  O  God : 

And  renew  a  rigid  apird  wdhin  us. 

Cast  us  not  away  from  Thy  jjresence : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from,  vji, 

3,  men. 
Supplications. 

Hear,  0  Lord,  our  humble  supplications. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who 
of  Thine  infinite  compassion  hast  brought  us 
to  Thyself,  and  given  us  peace  with  Thee 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  grant  that  with 
all  our  heart  and  soul  we  may  love  Thee  who 
hast  60  loved  us,  and  that  with  all  our  powers 
we  may  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Take  us,  we  entreat  Thee,  under  Thy  heav- 


MORNING    SERVICE.  119 

enly  guidance  and  protection  ;  deliver  ns  from 
all  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart,  give  us  a 
simple  and  childlike  faith  in  Thy  goodness  and 
love,  and  in  all  things  lead  and  direct  us  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit. 

Unite  us  by  a  true  and  living  faith  to  Christ 
our  Saviour,  that  we  may  know  the  fellowship 
of  His  sufferings  and  the  power  of  His  resur- 
rection ;  and  grant  that,  denying  ourselves,  and 
following  in  the  footsteps  of  our  Lord,  we  may 
grow  into  His  likeness,  and  be  made  partakers 
of  His  joy. 

Kindle  in  us  such  love  towards  our  fellow- 
men  that  we  may  live  in  charity  and  peace  with 
all  the  world;  and,  as  Christ  pleased  not  Him- 
self, but  gave  Himself  for  us,  so  grant  that  we 
may  devote  ourselves  with  cheerfulness  and 
zeal  to  the  service  and  welfare  of  our  brethren. 

O  God  who  art  light,  and  in  whom  is  no 
darkness  at  all,  shine  into  our  minds,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  with  the  knowledge  of  Thyself, 
and  incline  our  hearts  to  understanding.  Grant 
to  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  love  the 
laws  of  Thy  kingdom,  and  rejoice  in  the  works 
which  Thou  hast  made,  that  in  Thy  light  we 
may  see  light,  and  in  Thy  service  find  perfect 
freedom. 


120  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

Confirm  and  strengthen  in  us,  O  Lord,  sin- 
cere and  upright  purposes,  foster  in  us  warm 
and  true  affections,  and  give  us  strength  to 
bring  to  good  effect  the  holy  desires  which  by 
Thy  grace  arise  in  our  hearts.  When  we  are 
tempted,  strengthen  us;  when  we  are  weak, 
encourage  us;  when  we  are  cast  down,  raise  us 
up.  Leave  us  not  without  Thy  grace,  most 
merciful  God,  but  perfect  Thy  work  in  us,  and 
grant  that  we  nniy  do  Thee  true  and  faithful 
service  in  this  world,  and  may  enter  at  the  last 
into  Thy  eternal  peace ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

The  Lord's  Prcujer. 

{To  he  said  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation.) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be  Thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  l)read.  And  forgive  us 
our  (h'bts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil :  Vov  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.  ^mcn. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sang — 


MORNING   SERVICE.  121 

0  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips  : 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^mcn. 

Then  may  he  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Te  Deum  Laudamus  or  other 
Hymn  or  Psaljn,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the 
New  Testament. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the  Holy 
Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  glory  and 
praise.  ^mcn. 

Then  may  be  mng  the  Hymn  Benedictus  or  other  Hymn  or 
Pscdm,  after  which  may  be  said  or  sung  by  tlie  Minister  and 
•people  standing — 

The  Apostles^  Creed. 

IBELLEYE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  owv  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin   Mary,  suifered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,   and  buried :  He 


122  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

descended  into  hell ;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Cath- 
olic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body;  and  the  life  everlasting.  ^mcn. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  heads,  the  Minister 
may  say — 

£ct  ns  Pra^. 

Intercessions. 
/"\  GOD,  the  Father  of  all  mankind,  who  art 
"  good  to  all,  and  whose  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  Thy  works,  hear  us  as  we  pray  for  the 
well-being  of  all  men,  beseeching  Thee  to  make 
Thy  way  known  upon  earth,  and  Thy  saving 
healtli  among  all  nations. 

Bless  abundantly,  O  Lord,  the  Church  of 
Christ  which  Thou  hast  called  out  of  the  world, 
that  she  might  bring  the  world  to  Thee ;  grant 
to  her  security  and  peace,  heal  her  divisions, 
remove  from  her  all  superstition,  error   and 


MORNING   SERVICE.  123 

unbelief,  purify  her  from  every  stain,  and  en- 
able her  so  to  follow  her  blessed  Lord  that  she 
may  abound  in  good  works,  and  shed  over  the 
world  the  pure  light  of  Christ. 

Bless,  0  Lord,  this  church  and  congrega- 
tion. Grant  that  Christ  may  be  manifested  in 
Thy  people  in  this  place;  as  the  gospel  of 
peace  has  entered  into  their  ears,  so  let  all 
enmity  be  removed  from  their  hearts  and  from 
their  conversation,  and  let  there  arise  to  Thee 
unceasingly  the  daily  sacrifice  of  prayer  and 
thankfulness  and  of  good  works. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  for  good  all  ministers, 
pastors,  and  teachers,  all  who  preach  the  gos- 
pel among  the  heathen,  and  all  who  serve  Thee 
in  any  office  in  Thy  Church, 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people : 
And  Mess  Thy  heritage. 
Govern  them  also : 
And  lift  t/iem  up  forever. 

O  Father  of  Lights  and  Fountain  of  all 
knowledge,  bless,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  schools, 
universities,  and  places  of  learning,  and  grant 
that  the  light  of  truth  may  shine  with  grow- 
ing brightness  on  all  men,  so  that  wisdom  and 
knowledge  may  be  the  stability  of  our  times. 


124  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

0  God,  who  dost  appoint  to  every  man  "his 
work,  prosper,  we  pray  Thee,  the  efforts  of  all 
who  serv^e  Thee  in  science,  art,  and  letters,  and 
of  all  those  who  seek  to  make  the  lives  of  Thy 
children  brighter  and  happier.  And  in  what- 
ever occupation  Thy  people  serve  Thee  faith- 
fully, grant  them  to  know  that  their  labour  is 
not  in  vain  in  the  Lord.  !3lmen. 

O  Thou,  who  art  the  Ruler  of  all,  we  pray 
Thee  to  regard  with  Thy  favour  all  rulers 
everywhere.  Bless  Thy  servant,  the  President 
of  the  United  States,  and  all  judges  and  ma^s- 
trates.  Grant  to  them  wisdom  and  faith,  guide 
their  counsels,  prosper  their  rule.  Bless  the 
Army  and  Navy ;  may  it  please  Thee  to  sup- 
port them  in  all  duties,  and  to  grant  them  de- 
fence and  deliverance  in  all  perils.       ^men. 

We  remember  before  Thee,  0  Lord,  our 
brethren  who  are  tried  with  sickness;  en- 
treating Thee  to  increase  their  faith  and  pa- 
tience, to  restore  them  to  health,  if  it  be  Thy 
will,  and  to  give  them  a  happy  issue  out  of 
all  their  troubles. 

We  remember  before  Thee  all  physicians, 


MORNING    SERVICE.  125 

and  nurses  of  the  sick,  those  who  have  the 
care  of  young  children,  and  those  who  tend 
the  aged  and  infirm ;  and  we  heseecli  Thee  to 
visit  them  with  Thy  comfort  and  aid,  and  to 
reward  them  for  their  work  of  patience  and 
hihour  of  love. 

Have  pity  on  all  widows  and  orphans;  suc- 
cour all  who  are  in  danger  by  sea  and  land, 
and  have  mercy  on  all  prisoners  and  captives, 
and  on  all  who  are  oppressed  with  labour  and 
toil.  Have  mercy  on  those  who  are  tempted, 
or  in  darkness,  and  strengthen  them  with  Thy 
Spirit.  Be  present  with  those  who  are  dying, 
and  grant  that  they  may  depart  in  peace,  fear- 
ing no  evil,  and  live  before  Thee  in  Thy  heav- 
enly kingdom. 

We  remember  before  Thee  with  grateful 
hearts  Thy  faithful  servants  who  have  departed 
this  life  in  Thy  love  and  fear.  We  praise  and 
thank  Thee  for  all  who  have  been  to  us  apos- 
tles and  teachers,  for  those  who  have  guided 
and  defended  us,  for  those  who  have  loved  us 
and  have  done  us  good.  We  praise  Thee  for 
Thy  gifts  bestowed  upon  them,  and  for  the 
rest  into  which  they  have  entered,  whereunto 
we  pray  that  we  also  may  in  due  time  attain ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 


126  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

The  ThaaJisgidrtg. 

0  magnify  the  Lord  \snth  me : 
Let  us  call  ILls  name  togetlier. 

Almighty  God,  whom  all  Thy  works 
throughout  all  places  of  Thy  dominion  praise 
continually,  accept,  we  i>ray  Thee,  the  thanks 
which  we  offer  Thee  for  all  Tliy  goodnesa  "We 
praise  Thee  for  all  the  works  of  Thy  hands,  O 
Thou  Creator  and  Governor  of  all  things.  We 
hless  Thee  that  Thjou  hast  created  us  in  Thine 
own  image,  that  Thou  hast  revealed  to  us  Thy 
counsels,  and  hast  made  us  partakers  of  Thy 
thoughts,  and  fellow-workers  in  Thy  kingdom. 
We  praise  Thee  that  Thou  hast  never  left  Thy- 
self without  a  ^vitness  in  the  world,  and  that 
Thou  hast  spoken  to  us  at  sundry  times  and  in 
divers  manners  hy  Thiy  prophets.  Especially 
we  praise  Thee  that  in  the  fulness  of  time 
Thou  didst  send  forth  Thy  Son,  the  brightness 
of  Thy  glory,  and  the  express  image  of  Thy 
person.  We  bless  Thee  that  in  Ilim  the  true 
light  has  come  into  the  world,  to  deliver  ns 
from  darkness,  and  to  lead  us  into  heavenly 
truth.  We  praise  Thee  that  in  Him  we  have 
the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  and  tliat  Thou  hast 
sent  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  bear  witness  with 


MORNING   SERVICE.  127 

our  spirit  that  we  are  Thy  children,  and  heirs 
of  Thy  kingdom.  Thou  hast  never  forsaken 
us,  O  God;  Thou  hast  made  goodness  and 
mercy  to  follow  us ;  Thou  hast  set  open  before 
us  the  gates  of  life.  Grant,  O  Lord,  that  Thy 
grace  and  loving-kindness  may  dwell  for  ever 
in  our  hearts,  and  that  all  our  life  long  we 
may  show  forth  Thy  praise.  ^men. 

Hei^e  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving, 

Accept,  0  Lord,  the  prayers  and  thanksgiv- 
ings of  Thy  people;  bestow  upon  us  what 
Thou  seest  to  be  good  for  us,  and  grant  that 
we  may  know  the  fulness  of  the  blessing  Thou 
hast  given  us  in  the  gospel;  according  to 
Thine  infinite  mercy  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Then  a  Psal7n  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  ivhen  convenient, 
the  Anthem. 

Herefdlovaeth  the  Prayer  for  Illumination^  in  tliese  words,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  IllimiinaUon. 
r\  GOD,  who  guidest  the  meek  in  judgment 
^  and  teachest  them  Thy  way,  we  beseech 
Thee  to  give  unto  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit  and  the 
wisdom  that  cometh  from  above:  grant  that 
Thy  word  may  have  free  course  and  be  glorified ; 


128  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

may  wo  receive  it,  as  is  meet,  with  joy  and 
thankfulness,  and  be  strengthened  and  purified 
there])y;  so  that  with  steadfast  faith  we  may 
serve  Thee  who  art  invisible,  and  abide  to  our 
life's  end  in  Thy  love  and  fear.  ^mcn. 

A  Sermon  in  then  preached,   eonduding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise  ;  after  which  the  Minister  rimy  say — 

£ct  us  |)rag. 

Praj/er  after  Sermon. 
r\  GOD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come, 
^  who  causest  Thy  sun  to  rise  upon  us  and 
sendest  us  rain  from  heaven  and  fruitful  sea- 
sons, be  pleased  to  bestow  upon  us  day  by  day 
what  we  require.  Grant  to  each  of  us  the 
strength  he  needs  to  accomplish  his  task; 
bless  the  work  of  our  hands  and  of  our  minds, 
and  give  us  grace  to  serve  Thee  in  health  and 
in  sickness,  in  wealth  and  in  poverty.  Sanc- 
tify our  joys  and  our  trials,  and  enable  us  to 
seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and  righteousness,  and 
to  believe  that  Thou  wilt  add  to  us  all  else  that 
is  good.  ^mcn. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  speedal  Prayers,  as  occasion 
may  require. 
Then  the  Offering  is  collected  ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung  ;  and  the 
Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  ot/ter  of  these 
Benedictions — 


MORNING   SERVICE.  129 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost  be  with  you  all.  ^mcn. 


The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  ^mcu. 


130  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 


(Eoening  Seroicc. 

The  Congregation  bein^  assembled.  Divine  Service  may  begin  with 
the  singing  of  a  Psalm  or  Hymn ;  theriy  tfie  OrmgregatU/n  still 
standing,  tJte  minister  may  say — 

T)E CAUSE  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth 
^  the  Spirit  of  His  Son  into  your  hearts, 
crying,  Abba,  Father. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  Father,  and  will  say 
unto  Him,  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  Heav^en 
and  before  Thee,  and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be 
called  Thy  Son. 

Then,  the  Ojngregation  kneeling,  w  with  boused  Steads,  the  Min- 
ister may  my — 

Praye^r  of  Invocation. 
r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  from  whom  every  good 
^-^  prayer  cometh,  and  who  pourest  out  on 
all  who  desire  it  the  spirit  of  grace  and  sup- 
plication; deliver  us  when  we  draw  nigh  to 
Thee  from  coldness  of  heart  and  wanderings 
of  mind ;  that  with  steadfast  thoughts  and  kin- 
dled affections  we  may  worship  Thee  in  spirit 
and  in  truth ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  131 

The  Confession. 
O  God,  who  hast  taught  us  that  there  is  joy 
in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth,  ac- 
cept, we  beseech  Thee,  the  confession  of  our 
sins  which  we  now  make  to  Thee.  Father,  we 
have  sinned  and  have  done  evil  in  Thy  sight; 
we  have  been  disobedient  and  rebelUous  chil- 
dren, we  have  not  loved  Thee  as  we  ought,  but 
have  broken  Thy  laws  and  been  unthankful  for 
Thy  goodness.  We  have  not  loved  our  neigh- 
bour as  ourselves,  we  have  been  selfish  and  un- 
kind, we  have  forgotten  the  commandments  of 
Christ  our  Master.  ^men. 

For  Pardon  and  Peace. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  0  God,  according  to 
Thy  loving-kindness ;  pardon  the  sins  we  have 
committed  this  day,  and  remember  not  against 
us  our  former  transgressions.  Make  Thy  face 
to  shine  upon  us ;  comfort  us  with  Thy  peace 
and  love ;  and  may  it  please  Thee  to  show  us 
the  way  of  repentance,  that  in  the  time  to  come 
we  may  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  command- 
ments, and  find  in  Thy  service  our  delight ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

SappUcatmis. 
Hear,  O  Lord,  our  humble  supplications. 


132  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

0  Thou  -svlio  knowest  what  things  we  have 
need  of  before  we  ask,  give  us  grace,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  to  seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and 
righteousness,  and  do  Thou  add  to  us  all  that 
is  necessary  for  the  body  and  for  this  present 
life.  May  we  desire  Thee  more  than  all  Thy 
gifts,  that  so  desiring  we  may  seek  Thee,  and 
find  in  Thee  our  true  jo}-. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Quench  in  us,  0  Thou  Lord  of  our  life,  all 
wrong  desires,  and  preserve  us  from  vanity 
and  inconstancy,  from  foolish  thoughts  and 
impure  affections. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Deliver  us  from  selfishness  and  pride,  from 
sloth  and  idleness,  from  narrowness  of  mind 
and  hardness  of  heart. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Cleanse  our  hearts  from  the  e\^l  passions  of 
anger,  malice,  and  envy,  from  covetousness 
and  greed,  and  from  all  the  lusts  that  war 
against  the  soul. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Fill  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  the 
grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  make  us  kind, 
long-suffering,  and  gentle;  give  us  grace  to 
deny  ourselves,  and  to    submit  to  Thy  holy 


EVENING    SERVICE.  133 

will,  and  cheerfully  to  serve  our  brethren  as  we 
have  opportunity. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

Give  us  grace  at  all  times  to  be  lovers  of 
truth  and  peace,  and  servants  of  righteousness ; 
deliver  us  from  the  fear  of  man  and  from  all 
superstition  and  hypocrisy,  that  we  may  be 
the  children  of  the  light  and  of  the  day. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

In  adversity  help  us  to  be  patient;  in  pros- 
perity keep  us  humble ;  and  when  we  cannot 
see  the  way  before  us,  may  we  yet  fear  no  evil, 
knowing  that  Thou  art  with  us. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us,  good,  Lord. 

Establish  us  in  truth  and  goodness  by  the 
inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  that  which  we 
know  not  do  Thou  reveal,  that  which  is  lack- 
ing to  us  do  Thou  supply.  Let  Thy  grace  be 
sufficient  for  us,  and  Thy  strength  be  made 
perfect  in  our  weakness. 

We  beseech  Thee  to  hear  us  in  all  these  our 
'prayers  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Jjord's  Prayer. 

{To  he  said  by  both  Minister  and  Congregation.) 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be   Thy  name.      Thy  kingdom    come.      Thy 


134  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF    THE    MONTH. 

will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive  us 
our  debts,  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation;  but  deliver  us 
from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  the  power, 
and  the  glory  for  ever.  ^mcn. 

Here,  and  at  the  end  of  all  the  other  Prayers,  the  Congregation 
say  or  sing  Amen. 

Then  likewise  may  be  said  or  sung — 

Praise  ye  the  Lord : 

The  Lord^s  name  be  praised. 

Then  may  be  said  or  sung  the  Psalter,  ending  with — 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and 
to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end.  ^men. 

Then  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  Old  Testament. 

Then  may  be  sung  the  Hymn  Magnificat  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  read  a  Lesson  from  the  New  Testa- 
ment. 

At  the  end  of  the  Lesson  may  be  said — 

The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures,  and  to  His  name  be  the  glory 
and  praise.  %mm. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  135 

Then  may  be  sung  (he  ITijmn  Nunc  Dimittis  or  other  Hymn  or 
Psalm,  after  which  may  be  said  or  sung  by  the  Miimter  and 
people  standing — 


The  Apostles'  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
-^     Milker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son  our  Lord, 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried:  He 
descended  into  hell;  the  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Cath- 
olic Church;  the  communion  of  saints;  the 
forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the 
body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  bitten. 

The  Lord  be  with  you : 
And  with  thy  spirit. 

Then,  the  Congregation  kneeling,  or  with  bowed  headsj  the  Minister 
may  say — 


£et  tts  JJtag. 


136  FIFTH   SUNDAY   OF  THE   MONTH. 

Intercessions. 

/^  LORD,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  make 
^^     prayers  and  intercessions  for  all  men, 

We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  all  nations  with 
unity,  peace  and  concord,  and  to  cause  light 
and  freedom  to  arise,  and  to  increase  in  the 
whole  earth. 

Visit  with  heavenly  blessings  the  Church 
of  Christ  which  Thou  hast  called  in  all  lands  to 
bear  witness  of  Thy  grace,  and  bless  her  in  all 
her  gates  with  abundance  of  charity  and  peace. 

May  it  please  Thee  to  illuminate  all  pastors 
and  ministers  of  Thy  Church  with  knowledge 
and  understanding  of  the  truth,  that  Thy  peo- 
ple may  be  led  in  the  green  pastures  of  Thy 
word. 

Teach,  0  Lord,  all  teachers  of  mankind; 
prosper  all  science  and  discovery,  and  cause 
art  and  learning  to  flourish.  Cause  Thy  face 
to  shine  on  all  men ;  bless  the  labour  of  the 
husbandman,  and  prosper  all  lawful  trades  and 
industries. 

Bless  all  rulers,  judges  and  magistrates,  es- 
pecially the  President  of  the  United  States, 
and  grant  that  they  may  maintain  justice  and 


EVENING   SERVICE.  137 

equity,  that  Thy  people  may  serve  Thee  with- 
out fear  in  holiness  and  righteousness. 

Bless  the  whole  nation ;  save  us  from  strife 
and  faction,  from  blindness  of  heart,  from 
worldliness,  and  from  unfaithfulness  to  the 
high  trust  which  Thou  hast  committed  to  us. 

We  commend  to  Thee,  0  Lord,  our  kindred, 
our  friends,  our  benefactors,  and  those  among 
whom  we  dwell.  Let  peace  be  to  our  house- 
holds, and  let  those  who  dwell  therein  be  chil- 
dren of  peace.  Bless  the  young ;  let  them 
grow  in  wisdom  and  stature,  and  in  favour 
with  God  and  man. 

Have  compassion,  0  Lord,  on  the  sick,  the 
poor,  the  desolate,  and  all  who  are  afflicted  and 
sorrowful.  Inspire  them  with  faith  and  hope, 
and  draw  near  to  them,  O  living  God,  to  up- 
hold, comfort,  and  save  them. 

Turn  back  them  that  wander,  O  Lord,  and 
accept  the  penitence  of  those  who  turn  to 
Thee ;  cause  the  light  of  the  life  eternal  to  rise 
upon  their  minds,  and  deliver  them  from  the 
power  of  their  sins. 

O  Lord  most  High,  with  Thy  whole  Church 
throughout  the  world  we  give  Thee  thanks  for 


138  FIFTH    SUNDAY   OF  THE   MONTH. 

all  Thy  faithful  servants,  who  having  witnessed 
in  their  lives  a  good  confession  have  left  the 
light  of  their  example  to  .shine  before  Thy 
people  on  earth.  Mercifully  grant  that  by  Thy 
fatherly  blessing  we  may  be  enabled  to  follow 
them  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  and  that 
hereafter  we  may  be  with  them  and  Thy  glo- 
rified Son  in  Thy  heavenly  presence. 

Tlte  Tlianksgwing, 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good : 

For  His  mercj^  endureth  for  ever. 

We  magnify  and  praise  Thy  glorious  name, 
O  Lord  God  Almighty,  for  all  Thy  goodness 
to  us.  Thou  hast  opened  Thy  hand  and  hast 
supplied  all  our  want8 ;  Thou  hast  loaded  us 
with  Thy  benefits,  so  that  our  cup  runneth 
over.  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so 
hast  Thou  pitied  us ;  Thou  hast  upheld  us  in 
the  day  of  our  distress,  and  made  light  to  arise 
upon  us  when  we  were  in  darkness. 

O  Lord  our  God,  the  Giver  of  all  good,  we 
bless  Thee  for  Thy  never-failing  mercy;  for  all 
the  benefits  we  have  received,  for  whatever 
good  we  have  done,  for  all  Thy  promises,  and 


EVENING   SERVICE.  139 

all  onr  hopes  of  good  to  come;  We  thank 
Thee  for  loving  parents,  for  wise  teachers,  for 
generous  benefactors,  for  brethren  of  one  mind 
with  us,  for  good  masters,  for  faithful  servants; 
for  all  who  by  their  words,  or  writings,  or  ex- 
ample, have  cheered  and  strengthened  us.  We 
praise  Thee  that  Thou  didst  send  Thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  into  the  world,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  Him  might  not  perish  but  have 
everlasting  life ;  and  that  in  Him  Thou  hast 
come  near  to  us,  and  dwelt  among  us,  and 
caused  us  to  dwell  with  Thee,  and  to  be  heirs 
of  Thine  eternal  kingdom.  By  Thy  tender 
mercy,  O  God,  the  dayspring  from  on  high 
hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them  that  sat 
in  darkness,  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of 
peace. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul,  and  all  that  is 
within  me  bless  His  holy  name. 

Bless  the  Lordj  0  my  souly  and  forget  not  all 
His  benefits. 

Here  may  he  introduced  any  other  subject  for  Thanksgiving. 

Receive,  0  Lord,  with  compassionate  kind- 
ness, the  prayers  and  supplications  of  Thy 
children.     Lead  us  and  guide  us,  0  God,  for 


140  FIFTH    SUNDAY    OF   THE    MONTH. 

in  Thee  do  we  put  our  trust ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

Then  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung,  or,  when  convenient,  the  Anthem. 

Here  foUoweth  the  Prayer  for  Illvmination,  in  these  words,  or  at 
the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

For  Illumination. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  makest  the  blind  to 
see  and  the  lame  to  walk,  and  openest 
the  prison  to  them  that  are  bound,  let  Thy 
word  come  to  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  with 
power  to  deliver  us  from  evil  habits,  from 
prejudice,  from  the  fear  of  man,  and  from 
every  bondage  in  which  we  are  entangled,  that 
so  we  may  walk  at  liberty  in  the  ways  of  Thy 
commandments,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  ^men. 

A  Sermon  is  then  preached,  concluding  with  an  Ascription  of 
Praise;  after  which  the  Minister  may  say — 

£ct  us  JJra^. 

Prayer  after  Sermon. 
GOD,  who  hast  appointed  the  day  for  la- 


0 


hour  and  the  night  for  rest,  grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  we  may  so  rest  in  peace 


EVENING   SERVICE.  141 

and  quietness  during  the  coming  night,  that 
afterward  we  may  be  able  to  go  forth  to  our 
appointed  labours.  Take  us  into  Thy  holy 
keeping,  so  that  no  evil  may  befall  us  nor  any 
plague  come  nigh  our  dwelling.  Be  pleased, 
O  heavenly  Father,  to  cover  our  sins  with  Thy 
mercy  as  Thou  coverest  the  earth  with  the 
darkness  of  night,  and  grant  that  as  our  bodies 
are  refreshed  by  quiet  sleep,  so  also  our  souls 
may  rest  in  the  sense  of  Thy  forgiveness  and 
mercy. 

We  praise  Thee,  0  God,  that  Thou  hast  not 
appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salvation 
by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us, 
that  whether  we  wake  or  sleep  we  should  live 
together  with  Ilini.  Help  us,  we  pray  Thee, 
with  true  faith  to  rest  on  Him,  and  all  our  life 
long  with  purpose  of  heart  to  cleave  to  Him. 
And  when  at  length  our  days  are  ended  and 
our  work  is  finished  in  this  world,  grant  that 
we  may  depart  hence  in  the  blessed  assurance 
of  Thy  favour,  and  in  the  sure  hope  of  that  glo- 
rious kingdom  where  there  is  day  without 
night,  and  light  without  darkness,  and  life 
without  the  shadow  of  death  for  ever,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 


142  FIFTH    SUNDAY   OF   THE   MONTH. 

Here  may  be  introduced  any  special  Prayers,  as  occasion  may 
require. 

Then  the  Offering  is  collected ;  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  is  sung ;  and 
the  Minister  closes  the  service  by  pronouncing  one  or  other  of  these 
Benedictions — 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the 
love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  with  you  all.  ^mcn. 

Or— 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  under- 
standing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the 
knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  His  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord ;  and  the  blessing  of 
God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with 
you  always.  amen. 


^rajjw,  ^nUtcmimx^,  and  Ilumfe^fllvlnflj; 
for  ^\nm\  (Qca^im^. 


0 


JPraners  anh  Jntcrccssious, 

For  the  Communion. 
1. 
GOD.  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  dost, 
ill  Thy  good  providence,  call  us  to  dnaw  near  to 
Thee  in  Holy  Coniumnion;  look  graciously,  we  beseech 
Thee,  upon  Thy  servants  who  are  about  to  seek  Thy  grace 
in  this  most  sacred  ordinance.  Give  unto  us  true  and 
hearty  sorrow  for  past  sins,  power  to  confess  the  same 
unto  Thee,  grace  to  seek  Thy  mercy  and  forgiveness,  and 
an  earnest  desire  to  walk  before  Thee  in  newness  and 
holiness  of  life ;  and  mercifully  grant  that  we,  with  all 
those  who  shall  come  to  Thy  holy  table,  may  be  filled 
with  Thy  Spirit  in  the  inner  man  ;  that  drawing  near 
with  penitent  hearts  and  lively  faith,  we  may  receive  the 
lioly  sacrament  to  our  present  and  everlasting  comfort ; 
through  Thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.      '^incu. 


0  God,  who  art  the  fountain  of  all  holiness,  we  beseech 
Thee  for  the  help  of  Thy  continual  grace;  that,  j)artak- 
ing  of  this  Thy  holy  table  as  strangers  and  pilgrims  here 

(143) 


144      PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS. 

on  earth,  we  may  be  advanced  to  partake  of  the  heavenly 
feast  in  the  general  assembly  of  all  Thy  saints,  in  the  day 
of  Thy  kingdom  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
livcth  and  reigfieth  with  Thee,  0  Father,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end,     ^TtlCtl. 

3. 
O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  in  Thy  last  supper  with  Thy 
disciples  didst  ordain  in  the  blessed  sacrament  a  perpetual 
memorial  of  Thy  passion  until  Thy  coming  again  ;  grant 
unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  such  discernment  of  Thy  holy 
mysteries,  that  we  may  continually  receive  the  full  frui- 
tion of  Thy  redeeming  love  ;  who  livest  and  reignest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 

end.  ^men. 

4. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  admittesfc 
Thy  people  into  such  wonderful  communion,  that,  partak- 
ing of  the  body  and  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son,  they  should 
dwell  in  Him,  and  He  in  them  ;  we  unworthy  sinners, 
approaching  Thy  presence,  and  beholding  Thy  glory,  do 
abhor  ourselves,  and  repent  in  dust  and  ashes.  We  have 
grievously  sinned  against  Thee  in  thought,  in  word,  and 
in  deed,  provoking  most  justly  Thy  wrath  and  indigna- 
tion against  us.  We  have  broken  our  past  vows,  we  have 
dishonored  Thy  holy  name,  and  are  unworthy  of  the  least 
of  all  Thy  mercies. 

Yet  now,  most  gracious  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us; 
for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  forgive  us  all  our  sins  ;  purify 
us  from  all  uncleanness  in  spirit  and  in  flesh  ;  help  us 
lieartily  to  forgive  others  as  we  beseech  Thee  to  forgive 
us  ;  and  grant  that  we  may  hereafter  serve  Thee  in  new- 
ness of  life,  to  the  glory  of  Tliy  holy  name.        ^tncit. 


PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS.      145 

5. 

0  God,  who,  in  these  holy  mysteries,  dost  feed  us  with 
the  spiritiial  food  of  the  flesh  and  blood  of  Thy  dear 
Son  ;  we  beseech  Thee,  that  all  who  faithfully  partake  of 
the  same  may  ^row  up  in  the  communion  of  the  body  of 
Christ,  and  finally  attain  unto  the  glory  of  the  resurrec- 
tion ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  iiveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee,  0  Father,  in  the  unity  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.         ^tnett. 

Morning  Prayers. 
0  God,  who  dividest  the  day  from  the  night,  separate 
our  deeds  from  the  gloom  of  darkness.  As  Thou  hast 
awakened  our  bodies  from  sleep,  so,  we  beseech  Thee, 
awaken  our  souls  from  sin  :  as  Thou  hast  caused  the  light 
of  day  to  shine  on  our  bodily  eyes,  cause  the  light  of  Thy 
truth  and  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  illuminate  our  hearts;  and 
so  give  us  grace,  as  the  children  of  light,  to  walk  in  all 
holy  obedience  before  Thy  face  this  day,  that  in  all  our 
thoughts,  words,  and  dealings,  we  may  endeavor  to  keep 
faith  and  a  clean  conscience  towards  Thee  and  towards 
all  men ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mett* 

Evening  Prayers. 
]. 
Blessed  art  Thou,  0  Lord,  who  hast  granted  us  to  pass 
through  this  day,  and  to  reach  the  beginning  of  the  night. 
Hear  our  prayers,  and  those  of  all  Thy  people  ;    forgive 
us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances;    accept  our 
evening  supplications,  and  send  down  upon  us  the  fulness 
of  Thy  mercy  and  compassion.     Compass  us  about  with 
Thy  holy  angels;  arm  us  with  the  armor  of  Thy  righteous- 
ness, and  guard  us  by  Thy  power ;  deliver  us  from  every 
10 


14G      PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS. 

assault  and  device  of  tlic  advcrsar}',  and  «rrant  that  we 
may  j)ass  tliis  night  and  all  the  days  and  nights  of  our 
life  in  fulness  of*  peace  and  holiness,  without  sin  or  offence; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^UICU. 


0  God,  IMost  High,  who  alone  art  exalted,  having  im- 
mortality ;  and  dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  one  can 
approach  unto  ;  who  hast  given  us  grace  to  come  before 
Thee  at  this  time,  to  offer  unto  Thee  our  evening  sacrifice 
of  adoration  and  praise  ;  grant  unto  us  peace  for  the 
present  evetjing  and  coming  night ;  clothe  us  with  the 
armor  of  light;  save  us  from  the  fear  of  the  night,  and 
from  all  the  perils  of  darkness  ;  grant  us  sleep,  that  our 
weary  bodies  may  be  refreshed,  and  defend  us  from  all 
the  malice  of  the  devil.  And,  O  Lord,  Giver  of  all  good 
things,  grant  us,  while  resting  on  our  beds,  to  remember 
Thy  name  in  the  silent  watches  of  the  night ;  which  do 
Thou  grant  according  to  Thy  good  will  tuwards  us.  And 
to  Thee  we  ascribe  glory;  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
and  to  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.        ^mcn. 

3. 

0  God,  who  hast  given  the  day  to  man  for  labor,  and 
the  night  for  rest,  protect  us  by  Thy  watchful  providence 
during  the  coming  night,  and  all  the  nights  and  days  of 
our  pilgrimage.  Cover  all  our  sins  with  Thy  mercy,  as 
Thou  coverest  the  earth  with  darkness  during  the  night. 
And  when  our  days  are  ended,  and  our  work  is  finished 
in  this  world,  may  we  depart  hence  in  the  blessed  assur- 
ance of  Thy  fiivor,  and  in  the  certain  hope  of  the  resur- 
rection to  immortal  life,  which  Thou  hast  given  us  in 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  ^llTiett. 


PRAYERS    AND    INTERCESSIONS.  147 

4. 

0  God,  with  whom  there  is  no  darkness,  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  da}^  keep  and  defend  us,  and  all  Thy  peo- 
ple, in  soul  and  body,  durini^  the  coming  ni^ht.  May  we 
rest  in  the  consciousness  of  Thy  favor;  in  the  peace  of 
a  good  conscience;  in  the  hope  of  a  better  life;  in  the 
faith  of  Thy  providence;  in  the  love  of  Thy  Spirit. 

May  we  rise  up  again  to  diligence  in  our  several  callings, 
to  work  the  work  of  God  while  the  day  lasts,  seeing  the 
night  Cometh  in  which  no  man  can  work.  And  whether 
we  wake  or  sleep,  may  we  live  together  with  Christ. 

For  a  Blessing  on  Daily  Work. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  hast  given 
unto  us  the  promise  of  the  life  that  now  is.  as  well  as  of 
that  which  is  to  come  ;  we  beseech  Thee  for  Thy  blessing 
upun  our  substatice ;  and  that,  having  food  and  clothing, 
we  may  be  therewith  content,  and  may  pass  our  days  in 
peace  and  quietness.  Be  with  Thy  servants,  who  are 
now  going  forth  unto  their  work  and  labor  until  the 
evening  ;  and  comfort  their  hearts  with  a  due  return  for 
the  same.  Give  Thy  grace  to  all  who  are  rich,  that  with 
a  free  heart  they  may  yield  unto  the  laborer  his  hire,  and 
may  be  bountiful  unto  the  needy  :  and  do  Thou  deliver 
the  poor  from  oppression,  and  give  unto  them  patience 
and  contentment;  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

At  Seed  time. 

0  Lord  our  God,  author  ajid  giver  of  all  good  things, 
who  hast  ordained  the  earth  to  bring  forth  grass  for  cat- 
tle, and  herbs  and  food  for  the  service  of  man  ;  look 
down  in  Thy  compassion  upon  us,  and  bless,  we  beseech 


148      PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS. 

Thee,  tlie  labors  of  Thy  servants,  who  till  and  sow  the 
fields.  Give  us  seasonable  weather  ;  cause  Tiiy  sun  to 
shine,  and  let  Thy  rain  and  dew  refresh  the  ground,  that 
the  fruits  of  the  earth  may  be  matured,  our  garners  may 
be  filled  with  corn  and  all  good  fruits,  and  that  there  may 
be  abundance  of  food,  both  for  man  and  for  beast.  So 
we  Thy  people  and  the  sheep  of  Thy  pasture  will  give 
Thee  thanks  for  ever:  we  will  show  forth  Thy  praise  to 
all  generations.  ^mctl. 

On  Behalf  of  Xations  engaged  in  War. 
0  Lord  God  of  infinite  mercy,  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee  to  look  down  upon  the  nations  now  engaged  in  war. 
Reckon  not  against  Thy  people  their  many  iniquities,  for 
from  the  lusts  of  our  own  hearts  come  wars  and  fightings 
amongst  us.  Look  in  mercy  on  those  immediately  ex- 
posed to  peril,  conflict,  sickness,  and  death :  comfort  tlie 
prisoners,  relieve  the  suflferings  of  the  wounded,  and 
show  mercy  to  the  dying.  Remove  in  Thy  good  provi- 
dence all  causes  and  occasions  of  war ;  dispose  the  hearts 
of  those  engaged  therein  to  moderation  ;  and  of  Thy  great 
goodness  rest<jre  peace  among  the  nations ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

Fur  Missiuns  and  Missioiuirks. 
1. 
0  most  merciful  Saviour  and  Redeemer,  who  wouldst 
not  that  any  should  perish,  but  that  all  men  should  be 
saved  and  come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth  ;  fulfil  Thy 
gracious  promise  to  be  present  with  those  who  are  gone 
forth  in  Thy  name  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  salvation  in 
distant  lands.  Be  with  them  in  all  perils  by  land  or  bj^ 
water,  in  sickness  and  distress,  in  weariness  and  painful- 
ness,  in  disappointment  and  persecution.     Bless  them, 


PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS.      149 

we  beseech  Thee,  with  Thy  continual  favor;  nm\  send 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  guide  them  into  all  truth.  0  Lord, 
let  Thy  ministers  be  clothed  with  righteousness,  and 
grant  that  Thy  word  spoken  by  their  mouths  may  never 
be  spoken  in  vain.  Endue  them  with  power  from  on 
high,  and  so  prosper  Thy  work  in  their  hands,  that  the 
fulness  of  the  Gentiles  may  be  gathered  in,  and  all  Israel 
be  saved.  Hear  us,  0  Lord,  for  Thy  mercy's  sake,  and 
grant  that  all  who  are  called  by  Thy  name  may  be  one  in 
Thee,  and  may  abound  more  and  more  in  praj'ers  and 
offerings  for  the  coming  of  Thy  kingdom  throughout  the 
world,  to  Thy  honor  and  glory,  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Grhost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  ^mcit. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  who  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst 
give  commandment  to  the  holy  apostles  that  they  should 
go  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every 
creature ;  grant  to  us  whom  Thou  hast  called  into  Thy 
Church  a  ready  will  to  obey  Thy  Word,  and  fill  us  with  a 
hearty  desire  to  make  Thy  way  known  upon  earth,  Thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations.  Look  with  compassion 
upon  the  heathen  that  have  not  known  Thee,  and  on  the 
multitudes  that  are  scattered  abroad  as  sheep  having  no 
shepherd.  0  heavenly  Father,  Lord  of  the  harvest, 
have  respect,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  our  prayers,  and  send 
forth  laborers  into  Thine  harvest.  Fit  and  prepare  them 
by  Thy  grace  for  the  work  of  their  ministry :  give  them 
the  spirit  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a  sound  mind : 
strengthen  them  to  endure  hardness ;  and  grant  that  by 
their  life  and  doctrine  they  may  show  forth  Thy  glory, 
and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all  men  ;  thiH)ugli  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 


150      PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS. 

For  the  Ch/dr. 
Almighty  God,  wlio  hagt  ordained  the  faculties  of  man 
to  Ixi  the  eternal  instruments  of  rendering  to  Thee  glory 
and  praise,  and  hast  moved  the  hearts  of  these  Thy  ser- 
vants to  serve  Thee,  in  singing  the  praises  of  Thy  name 
in  the  midst  of  Thy  congregation  ;  grant  unto  them,  we 
beseech  Thee,  Thy  blessing  and  grace.  O  Thou  whose 
name  is  hol.v,  who  wiliest  that  all  things  in  Tliy  hou«e 
should  be  holiness  unto  Thee  ;  sanctify  these  Thy  ser- 
vants, we  humbly  beseech  Tliee,  in  this  holy  work  ;  endue 
them  with  the  spirit  of  worship  in  Thj'  holy  fear;  tliat, 
through  the  presence  and  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  they 
may  edify  themselves  and  all  Tliy  congregation  in  psalms 
and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  and  making 
melody  with  grace  in  their  hearts.  Hear  us,  for  the  sake 
of  Jesas  Christ ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  glory  and  praise  for  ever.  ^metx. 

For  Unity. 

0  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Saviour,  the  Prince  of  peace;  give  us  grace  .seriously  to 
lay  to  heart  the  great  dangers  we  are  in  by  our  unhappy 
divisions.  Take  away  all  haired  and  prejudice,  and  what- 
soever else  may  hinder  us  from  godly  union  and  c^jncord ; 
that,  as  there  is  but  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  and  one 
hope  of  our  calling,  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism, 
one  God  and  Father  of  us  all,  so  we  may  henceforth  l;e 
all  of  one  heart  and  of  one  soul,  united  in  one  holy  Ix^nd 
of  truth  and  peace,  of  faith  atjd  charity,  and  may  with 
one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify  Thee  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^mnt. 

Almnf/iviag. 

0  Ixjrd  our  Ix;rd,  accept  the  offerings  of  Thy  people, 
which,  in  obedience  to  Thy  commandment,  in  honor  of 


PRAYERS  AND  INTERCESSIONS.      151 

Thy  name,  and  with  a  free  will  and  joj'ful  heart,  we  yield 
and  dedicate  to  Thee  :  and  grant  unto  us  Thy  blessing, 
that  (he  same  being  devoted  to  Thy  service,  may  be  used 
for  Thy  glory,  and  for  the  welfare  of  Thy  Church  and 
people  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mciX. 

For  the  General  Assembly  during  its  Session. 
O  almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  didst  preside  in  the  first  assembly  of  the  apostles 
and  elders  at  Jerusalem,  and  dost  still  inhabit  the  whole 
company  of  the  faithful ;  mercifully  regard,  we  beseech 
Thee,  Thy  servants  gathered  before  Thee  at  this  time,  as 
the  chief  court  and  council  of  our  Church.  Shed  down 
upon  them  all  heavenly  wisdom  and  grace;  enlighten 
them  with  true  knowledge  of  Thy  Word;  inflame  them 
with  a  pure  zeal  for  Thy  glory  ;  and  so  order  all  their 
doings  through  Thy  good  Si)irit  that  unity  and  peaceshall 
prevail  among  them  ;  that  truth  and  right-eousness  shall 
flow  forth  from  them  ;  and  that,  by  their  endeavors,  all 
Thy  ministers  and  churches  shall  be  established  and  com- 
forted, Thy  Gospel  everywhere  purely  preached  and  truly 
followed.  Thy  kingdom  among  men  extended  and  strength- 
ened, and  the  whole  body  of  Thine  ^lect  people  grow  up 
into  Him  who  is  Head  over  all  things  to  the  Church, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  '^mcu. 


ClianksgitJings. 


In  Tmie  of  Harvest, 
O  Lord  God  Almighty,  the  fountain  of  all  goodness, 
by  whose  word  alone  all  things  receive  increase  and  are 
brought  unto  i>erfection,  and  by  whose  appointment  the 


152  THANKSGIVINGS. 

fruits  of  the  earth  are  given  for  meat  unto  the  children 
of  men  ;  we  offer  unto  Tliee  our  praises  and  thanksgiv- 
ings that  Thou  hast  brought  us  through  the  circuit  of  an- 
other year,  and  that,  according  to  Thy  promise,  seed-time 
and  harvest  have  not  failed.  [Thou  hast  crowned  the 
year  with  Thy  goodness ;  the  earth  at  Thy  commandment 
hath  brought  forth  abundantly;  and  our  barns  are  filled 
with  plenty.]  We  give  thanks  unto  Thy  holy  name,  we 
rejoice  before  Thee  and  praise  Thee,  for  Thy  goodness  to 
us  and  to  all  the  creatures  of  Thy  hand ;  for  Thou  art 
the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  and  unto  Thee  we  render 
glory  and  praise,  even  unto  the  Father,  and  unto  the  Son, 
and  unto  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  for  evermore,  world 
without  end.  ^mctt. 

For  Plenty. 

O  most  merciful  Father,  who  of  Thy  gracious  goodness 
hast  heard  the  devout  prayers  of  Thy  Church,  and 
turned  our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  cheapness  and  plenty ; 
we  give  Thee  humble  thanks  for  this  Thy  special  bounty ; 
beseeching  Thee  to  continue  Thy  loving-kindness  unto  us, 
that  our  land  may  yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase,  to  Thy 
glory  and  our  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


^xni^m  Ux  J'pcdal  (f^x^m< 


For  Life  m  Christ. 

TI7E  approach  Thee,  0  Lord,  in  the  name  of  Thy  Son 
'^*  Jesus  Christ,  who,  after  He  had  borne  our  sins 
and  carried  our  sorrows  upon  earth,  sat  down  at  Thine 
own  right  hand,  the  Mediator  of  those  for  whom  He 
died.  Grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  be  made  partakers, 
both  in  that  atonement  which  He  perfected  on  the  cross, 
and  in  His  mediation  in  the  upper  sanctuary ;  that,  being 
reconciled  through  tlie  death  of  Thy  Son,  we  may  be 
saved  by  His  life,  who  liveth  and  was  dead,  and  is  alive 
for  evermore,  and  hath  the  ke3^s  of  hell  and  of  death ; 
to  whom  be  glory  both  now  and  for  ever.  ^mcn. 

For  Conversion  to  the  WiU  of  God. 
]. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  requirest  the 
hearts  of  Thy  creatures,  convert  us  wholly  to  Thyself; 
turn  away  our  eyes  from  beholding  vanity,  and  quicken 
us  in  Thy  way  ;  through  Him  who  is  at  once  the  pattern 
and  the  power  of  godliness,  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  ^mcn. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  Thine  only  Son  to  be 
unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin  and  also  an  ensample  of 
godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  most  thank- 

(153) 


154  PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES. 

fully  receive  His  inestimable  benefit,  and  also  daily  en- 
deavor ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of  His  most 
holy  life ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

For  Help  ill  Trouble. 
1. 

0  Grod,  the  High  and  Holy  One  who  inhabitest  eter- 
nity, and  dwellcst  with  him  also  who  is  of  a  contrite  and 
humble  spirit,  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble  and  to 
revive  the  heart  of  the  contrite  ones  ;  glorify  Thy  grace, 
we  beseech  Thee,  in  the  midst  of  our  manifold  infirmities 
and  sins,  and  through  all  temptation  hold  us  up  by  Thy 
mighty  hand ;  that  the  trial  of  our  faith,  being  much 
more  precious  than  of  gold  that  perisheth,  though  it  be 
tried  with  fire,  may  be  found  unto  praise,  and  honor, 
and  glory,  at  the  appearing  of  Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom, 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory, 
world  without  end.  ^IIICU. 

2, 

Assist  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplica- 
tions and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of  Thy  servants 
towards  the  attainment  of  everlasting  salvation ;  that 
among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this  mortal  life,  they 
may  ever  be  defended  by  Thy  most  gracious  and  ready 
help,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^ntcit. 

For  Grace, 

I. 

0  Lord  G-od,  strong  to  deliver,  and  mighty  to  save,  who 

hast  been  the  refuge  and  dwelling  place  of  thy  people 

in  all  generations,  perfect  and  fulfil  in  us,  we  beseech 

Thee,  the  work  of  Thy  converting  grace,  and  be  pleased 


PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES.  155 

to  confirm  in  us  every  good  purpose  and  deed  ;  that  hav- 
ing been  called  into  the  way  of  righteousness,  we  may 
have  power  to  continue  steadfastly  in  the  same,  until  the 
day  of  Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honor  and  praise,  world  without  end. 

2. 

Almighty  and  eternal  God,  who  dost  bid  us  walk  as 
pilgrims  and  strangers  in  this  passing  world,  seeking  that 
abiding  city  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  us  in  heaven  ; 
we  pray  Thee  so  to  govern  our  hearts  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
that,  avoiding  all  fleshly  lusts  which  war  against  the  soul, 
and  quietly  obedient  to  the  rule  which  Thou  hast  set  over 
us,  we  may  show  forth  Thy  glory  before  the  world  by  our 
good  works ;  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  ^mcn. 

3. 

0  God,  the  strength  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
Thee,  mercifully  accept  our  prayers;  and  because,  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do  no  good 
thing  without  Thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  Thy  grace,  that 
in  keeping  of  Thy  commandments  we  may  please  Thee 
both  in  will  and  in  deed  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

2lmen. 

For  Heavenljj-Mindedness. 
1. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  aifections  of  sinful  men  ;  grant  unto  Thy  people 
that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  Thou  commandest, 
and  desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise  ;  that  so,  among 
the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts 
may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  ^men. 


156  PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  the  former  of  our  bodies  and  Father  of 
our  .spirits,  in  wliom  we  live,  move,  and  have  our  being; 
shed  abroad  Thy  love  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  and 
cause  the  comfort  of  Thy  heavenly  grace  to  abound  in  us, 
as  the  earnest  and  pledge  of  jo3^s  to  come ;  that,  casting 
away  all  anxious  thought  for  the  transitory  things  of  this 
world,  we  may  seek  first  Thy  kingdom  and  righteousness, 
and  labor  only  for  that  meat  which  endureth  unto  ever- 
lasting life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     ^mcn. 

3. 

0  God,  whose  favor  is  life,  and  in  whose  presence  there 
is  fulness  of  peace  and  joy  ;  give  us,  wc  beseech  Thee, 
such  an  abiding  sense  of  the  reality  and  glory  of  those 
things  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love 
Thee,  as  may  serve  to  raise  us  above  the  vanity  of  this 
present  world,  both  in  its  pleasures  and  in  its  necessary 
trials  and  pains ;  so  that  under  thy  guidance  and  help  all 
things  here  shall  work  together  for  our  everlasting  salva- 
tion ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcu. 

4. 
Blessed  be  Thou,  0  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who,  according  to  Thine  abundant  mercy,  hast 
begotten  us  again  to  a  lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead,  to  an  inheritance  incorrupt- 
ible, and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved 
for  us  in  heaven.  Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  having 
this  hope  in  us.  we  may  be  led  by  Thy  grace  to  walk 
worthy  of  it.  May  we  be  crucified  unto  the  world,  and 
raised  with  Christ  to  a  new  life.  As  risen  with  Ilim, 
help  us  also  in  heart  and  mind  to  ascend  with  Him  to 
heavenly  places,  and  to  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 


PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES.  157 

where  He  sittetli  at  Thy  right  liand.  And  grant  that, 
having  our  conversation  in  heaven,  and  our  life  hid  with 
Christ  in  God,  we  may  rest  in  the  confident  assurance 
that  when  He  who  is  our  hfe  shall  appear,  we  also  shall 
appear  with  Him  in  glory ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  glory  lor  ever,  !!^mcu. 

For  Fiirifi/. 
1. 
0  God,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  He 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the 
sojis  of  God  and  heirs  of  eternal  life,  grant  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that,  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify  our- 
selves, even  as  He  is  pure ;  that  when  He  shall  appear 
again  with  power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be  made  like 
unto  Him  in  His  eternal  and  glorious  kingdom  :  where 
with  Thee,  0  Father,  and  Thee,  O  Holy  Ghost,  He  liveth 
and  reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  our  most  holy  and  eternal  Father,  who 
artof  purer  eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity,  let  Thy  gracious 
and  Holy  Spirit  descend  upon  Thy  servants  ;  that  no 
impure  thoughts  may  pollute  the  souls  which  Thou  hast 
sanctified,  no  impure  words  pollute  the  tongues  which 
Thou  hast  ordained  as  organs  of  Thy  praise,  no  impure 
actions  rend  the  veil  of  the  temples  which  Thou  hast 
chosen  for  Thy  habitation  ;  but  grant  that,  our  senses 
being  sealed  up  from  all  vain  objects,  our  hearts  entirely 
possessed  with  religion,  and  fortified  with  prudence, 
watchfulness,  and  self  denial,  we  may  so  live  in  this  pres- 
ent world  as  not  to  fail  of  the  glories  of  the  world  to  come. 

2Vmcn. 


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For  Guidance. 

1. 

0  Thou  great  Shepherd  of  Israel,  who,  by  Thine  ont- 
stretched  arm,  didst  bring  Thy  people  of  old  out  of  the 
laud  of  Egypt  and  the  house  of  bondage,  guiding  them 
safely  through  the  wilderness  to  the  promised  land ;  we 
pray  Thee  to  deliver  us  from  the  bondage  and  slavery  of 
our  sins,  and  so  to  lead  us  through  the  wilderness  of  this 
world,  feeding  us  with  bread  from  heaven,  and  with  water 
out  of  the  smitten  Rock,  and  upholding  us  amid  the 
swellings  of  Jordan,  that  we  may  enter  at  last  into  that 
rest  which  remaineth  for  Thy  faithful  people.  ^mciX. 

2. 

0  God,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Tliee,  without 
whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  ;  increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy,  that  Thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that 
we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O 
heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  '[Jlincn. 

For  Faith. 

0  Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  not  only  givest 
every  good  and  perfect  gift,  but  also  increasest  thuse  gifts 
Thou  hast  bestowed  ;  we  most  humbly  beseech  Thee  to 
increase  in  us  the  gift  of  faith,  that  we  may  truly  believe 
in  Thee  and  in  Thy  promises;  and  that  neither  by  our 
negligence,  nor  infirmity  of  the  flesh,  nor  by  grievousness 
of  temptation,  nur  by  the  subtle  crafts  and  assaults  of  the 
devil,  we  may  be  driven  from  faith  in  our  most  bles>ed 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  glory  for  ever.  2lmni. 


PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL   GRACES.  159 

For  Love. 

1. 

O  God,  wlio  hast  taught  Thy  Church  to  keep  all  Thy 
heavenly  comniandnients  by  loving  Thee  and  our  neigh- 
bor ;  grant  us  the  spirit  of  peace  and  grace,  that  Thy  uni- 
versal family  may  be  both  devoted  to  Thee  with  their 
whole  heart,  and  united  to  each  other  with  a  pure  will; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcit. 

2, 

0  God,  who  hast  prepared  for  them  that  love  Thee 
such  good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding;  pour  into 
our  hearts  such  love  towards  Thee,  that  we,  loving  Thee 
above  all  things,  may  obtain  Thy  promises,  which  exceed 
all  that  we  can  desire  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

3. 

O  God,  the  strength  of  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in 
Thee,  who  hast  not  appointed  us  unto  wrath,  but  to  ob- 
tain salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  because  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature  we  can  do  no  good 
thing  without  Thee,  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us  the  help 
of  Thy  grace,  and  to  breathe  into  us  that  divine  charity 
which  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law  ;  that  in  keeping  of  Thy 
commandn)ents  we  may  please  Thee  both  in  will  and  in 
deed,  and  be  counted  worthy,  after  the  sufferings  of  this 
life,  to  reign  with  Christ  in  heaven  ;  to  whom,  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honor  and  glory,  world  without 

end.  ^men. 

4. 

0  Lord,  who  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  worth,  send  Thy  Holy  Ghost,  and 


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pour  into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity, 
the  very  bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  virtues,  without  which 
whosoever  liveth  is  counted  dead  before  Thee  :  grant  tliis 
for  Thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  ^men. 

For  Fortitude. 
Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  whoso  name  is  a 
strong  tower  into  which  the  righteous  runneth  and  is  safe  ; 
lift  up  the  standard  of  Thy  Spirit,  we  beseech  Thee, 
against  the  power  of  the  enemy  coming  in  upon  us  like  a 
flood,  and  clothe  us  with  the  full  armor  of  righteousness 
on  the  right  hand  and  on  the  left,  that  we  may  be  able  to 
fight  manfully  the  good  fight  of  faith,  and  so  finish  our 
course  with  joy  in  the  great  day  when  Christ,  the  right- 
eous Judge,  shall  appear;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God. 

For  Patience. 
1. 
0  God,  who  didst  will  Thine  only-begotten  Son  to  learn 
obedience  by  the  things  which  He  suffered,  that  being 
thus  made  perfect  He  might  become  the  Author  of  eter- 
nal salvation  unto  all  them  that  obey  Him  ;  work  in  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  such  irjward  conformity  with  His  holy 
patience,  as  may  cause  us  to  have  part  also  in  His  glori- 
ous power;  that  so,  walking  not  after  tlic  flesh  but  after 
the  Sj)irit,  we  may  be  able  to  serve  Thee  all  our  days  in 
newness  of  mind  and  life ;     through  Jesus   Christ  our 

Lord.  ^mcn. 

2, 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  the  Creator  of  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  who  givest  power  to  the  faint,  and  strength 
to  them  that  have  no  might  ;  look  mercifully,  we  beseech 


PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES.  161 

Thee,  on  our  low  estate,  and  cause  Thy  grace  to  triumph 
in  our  weakness,  that  we  may  arise  and  follow  in  the 
way  of  righteousness  those  who  by  their  faith  and  pa- 
tience already  inherit  the  promises  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  ^meu. 

For  Cheerfulness. 

0  most  loving  Father,  who  wiliest  us  to  give  thanks 
for  all  things,  to  dread  nothing  but  the  loss  of  Thee,  and 
to  cast  all  our  cares  on  Thee  who  carest  for  us  ;  preserve 
us  from  faithless  fears  and  worldly  anxieties,  and  grant 
that  no  clouds  of  this  mortal  life  may  hide  from  us  the 
light  of  that  love  which  is  immortal,  and  which  Thou 
hast  manifested  to  us  in  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

^mcn. 

For  Temperance. 

Almightly  God,  gracious  Father  of  men  and  angels, 
who  openest  Thine  hand  and  fillest  all  things  with  plenty  ; 
teach  us  to  use  the  gifts  of  Thy  providence  soberly  and 
temperately,  that  our  temptations  may  not  be  too  strong 
for  us,  nor  our  affections  sensual  and  unholy.  Grant,  O 
Lord,  that  the  blessings  which  Thou  givest  us  may  neither 
minister  to  sin  nor  to  sickness,  but  to  healt-h  and  holiness 
and  thanksgiving  ;  that  in  the  strength  of  Thy  provision 
we  may  faithfully  and  diligently  serve  Thee,  may  worthily 
feast  at  Thy  table  here,  and  be  accounted  worthy  to  sit 
down  at  Thy  table  hereafter ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  ^men. 

For  Protection. 

1. 

0  God,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so 

many  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of 

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162  PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES. 

our  nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  grant  to  ua 
such  strength  and  protection  as  may  support  us  in  all 
dangers,  and  carry  us  through  all  temptations :  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^metl. 

2. 

Ahfjighty  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of 
ourselves  to  help  ourselves,  keep  us  both  outwardly  in 
our  bodies  and  inwardly  in  our  souls,  that  we  may  be  de- 
fended from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the 
body,  and  from  all  evil  thouglits  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

3. 
O  Almighty  Lord  and  everlasting  God,  we  Ix-seech 
Thee  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  Ixjth  our  hearts  and 
bodies  in  tlie  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  Thy 
commandments ;  that  tlirough  Thy  most  mighty  protec- 
tion, both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  hxly 
and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 

F'or  Temporal  and  Spvrltunl  BJe-'Swr/s. 
O  God,  who  knowest  that  while  we  are  in  this  life  we 
have  manifold  bodily  wants  to  be  supplied,  and  hast 
graciously  promised  to  them  that  .seek  first  Thy  kingdom 
and  righteousness  that  all  other  needful  things  shall  Ije 
added  to  them ;  grant  us  such  a  competent  portion  of 
earthly  blessings  as  Thy  wisdom  seeth  to  be  suitable  and 
expedient  fur  us.  We  ask  of  Thee  neither  poverty  nor 
riches,  but  food  to  eat  and  clothing  to  wear.  Give  to  us 
skill  and  industry  to  provide  for  ourselves  and  those  who 
are  dependent  on  us ;  and  bless  us  in  all  the  works  of  our 
hands,  that  we  may  have  sufficient  not  to  be  chargeable, 


PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES.  163 

but  rather  to  be  helpful  to  others.  Suffer  us  not  in  pros- 
perity to  forget,  or  in  adversity  to  think  ourselves  forgot- 
ten of  Thee.  Above  all,  grant  that  our  spiritual  wants 
may  be  more  and  more  abundantly  supplied  through  the 
fulness  of  the  blessings  of  Thy  Gospel,  to  the  end  that, 
growing  in  knowledge  and  in  grace,  our  souls  ma}^  be 
strengthened  and  nourished  unto  life  eternal  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mCH. 

For  Edification. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  hast  begotten  us  through  Thy 
Word,  renewed  us  by  Thy  Spirit,  nourished  us  by  Thy 
sacraments  and  by  the  ministry  of  Thy  Church,  be 
l)leased  still  to  build  us  up  to  life  eternal.  Give  us  un- 
derstanding in  Thy  law,  that  we  may  know  Thy  will,  and 
grace  and  strength  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same.  Grant 
that  our  understandings  may  know  Thee,  our  hearts  may 
love  Thee,  and  all  our  faculties  and  powers  give  Thee  due 
obedience  and  service  ;  so  that,  escaping  from  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  w^e  may  at  length  come  to  the  land  of 
everlasting  rest,  in  Thy  light  to  behold  light  and  glory  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^tltcn. 

For  Grace  to  Redeem  the  Time. 

0  God,  who  hast  made  our  days  as  an  hand-breadth, 
so  that  our  age  is  as  nothing  before  Thee  ;  impress  us 
with  a  sense  of  our  frailty,  and  so  teach  us  to  number 
our  days  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
Dispose  us  to  walk  circumspectly,  redeeming  the  time; 
to  be  sober,  watchful,  and  pra3'errul ;  and  to  do  with  all 
our  might  whatsoever  our  hand  findeth,  for  the  advance- 
ment of  Thy  glory,  the  good  of  others,  and  the  further- 
ance of  our  own  spiritual  welfare  ;  and  grant  that  after 


164  PRAYERS    FOR    SPECIAL    GRACES. 

having  done  and  suffered  Thy  will  upon  the  earth,  we 
may  have  an  entrance  ministered  to  us  abundantly  into 
the  everlasting  kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
glory  for  ever.  ^mcit. 

Against  Spiritual  Apathy. 

0  God,  who  requirest  the  hearts  of  all  Thy  children ; 
deliver  us  from  all  sloth  in  Thy  work,  all  coldness  in  Thy 
cause;  and  grant  that  by  looking  unto  Thee  we  may  re- 
kindle our  love,  and  by  waiting  upon  Thee  may  renew 
our  strength  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


&Mctt^  mil  ^vix^tx^  far  latural  mH 


The  Advent  of  our  Lord. 
1. 

ALMIGHTY  OOD,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  unto  Thy 
people  grace  that  they  may  wait  with  vigilance  for 
the  advent  of  Thy  Son  our  LorJ,  that  when  He  shall 
arise  from  Thy  right  hand  to  visit  the  earth  in  righteous- 
ness and  Thy  people  with  salvation,  He  may  not  find  us 
sleeping  in  sin,  but  diligent  in  Thy  service,  and  rejoicing 
in  Thy  praises,  that  so  we  may  enter  in  with  Him  unto 
the  marriage  of  the  Lamb;  through  Him  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Grhost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  ^metl. 


God  of  all  grace  and  comfort,  who  hast  not  appointed 
us  unto  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ;  aid  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  at  this  time,  to  repent 
heartily  and  truly  of  all  our  sins,  and  so  to  humble  our- 
selves that  when  He  conieth  we  may  be  prepared  to  re- 
ceive Him  with  childlike  faith,  and  join  in  the  glad  cr^'^, 
Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David  !  Blessed  is  He  that  Com- 
eth in  the  name  of  the  Lord  !  !^mett. 

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Almighty  God,  /.'ive  us  grace  that  we  may  cast  away 
the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  tlie  armor  of 
liglit,  now  in  the  tirue  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which  Thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility,  that 
in  the  last  day,  when  He  shall  come  again  in  His  glorious 
majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead,  we  may 
rise  to  the  life  immortal ;  through  Him  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever. 

2lmen. 

4. 

O  Almighty  God,  grant  that  those  necessary  works 
wherein  we  are  engaged,  whether  in  the  affairs  of  Thy 
Church  or  of  this  world,  may  not  prevail  to  hinder  us; 
but  that,  at  the  appearing  and  advent  of  Thy  Son,  we 
may  hasten  with  joy  to  meet  Him,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  bitten. 

Tfif.  Inco.mati/m  of  our  Lord. 

]. 

Most  merciful  God,  who  hast  so  loved  the  world  as  to 
give  Thine  only  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  Him 
should  not  perish  but  have  everlasting  life  ;  grant  upon 
us,  we  humbly  pray  Thee,  the  precious  gift  of  faith, 
whereby  we  may  know  that  the  Son  of  God  is  come ;  and, 
being  always  rooted  and  grounded  in  the  m5'stery  of  the 
Word  made  flesh,  nioy  have  power  to  overcome  the  world, 
and  gain  the  blessed  immortality  of  heaven  ;  through  the 
merits  of  the  same  incarnate  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth with  Thee  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  ^tmeit. 


FOR    NATURAL    AND    SACRED    SEASONS.         167 


Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  given  us 
Thine  only  Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  Him,  and  as  at 
this  time  to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin ;  grant  that  we, 
being  regenerate  and  made  Th}'  children  by  adoption  and 
grace,  may  daily  be  renewed  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  after  the 
image  of  this  same  blessed  and  glorious  Christ ;  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.  ^tncu. 

3. 

0  Almighty  God,  who  by  the  birth  of  Thy  Holy  One 
into  the  world  didst  give  Thy  true  light  to  dawn  upon  our 
darkness  ;  grant  that  as  Thou  hast  given  us  to  believe  in 
the  mystery  of  His  incarnation,  and  hast  made  us  par- 
takers of  the  divine  nature,  so  in  the  world  to  come  we 
may  ever  abide  with  Him,  in  the  glory  of  His  kingdom  ; 
through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^metX. 

4. 

O  God,  who  makest  us  glad  with  the  yearly  remem- 
brance of  the  birth  of  Thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ; 
grant  that  as  we  joyfully  receive  Him  for  our  Redeemer, 
so  we  may  with  sure  confidence  behold  Him  when  He 
shall  come  to  be  our  Judge  ;  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without 

end.  ^men. 

At  the  Ber/inning  of  the   Year. 

Almighty  and  eternal  God,  with  whom  one  day  is  as  a 
thousand  years,  and  a  thousand  years  as  one  day;  we 
bring  Thee  thanks  and  praise  for  Thy  blessings,  more 
than  we  can  number,  with  which  Thou  has  crowned  our 


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lives  during  the  year  now  past;  and,  since  Thy  mercies 
are  ever  new,  let  the  year  which  has  now  l^egun  he  to  us 
a  year  of  grace  and  salvation.  Have  pity  upon  us  in  our 
misery,  who.se  days  are  as  the  grass  ;  deliver  us  from  the 
vanity  of  our  fallen  nature,  and  establish  us  in  the  fellow- 
sin  p  of  that  life  which  is  the  same  yesterday,  and  to-day, 
and  for  ever.  Graciously  protect  and  conduct  us  through 
the  uncertainties  of  tliis  new  year  of  our  earthly  pilgrim- 
age ;  prepare  us  for  its  duties  and  trials,  its  joys  and  sor- 
rows ;  help  us  to  watch  and  pray,  and  to  be  always  ready 
like  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord  ;  and  grant  that  every 
change,  whether  it  be  of  prosperity  or  adversity,  of  life 
or  death,  njay  bring  us  nearer  to  Thee,  and  to  that  great 
eternal  joy  and  rest,  which,  after  the  years  of  this  vain 
earthly  life,  await  the  faithful  in  Thy  blissful  presence; 
when  we  shall  unite  with  angels  and  saints  in  ascribing 
blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  unU)  Him 
who  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb,  for 
ever  and  ever.  ^meiX. 

Tfte  Mardftsifati/m  of  our  Lord  to  tlic.  Gentiles. 
O  God,  who  by  the  lea^ling  of  a  star  didst  manifest 
Thy  only-lxigottfin  Son  to  the  Gentiles;  mercifully  grant 
that  we  who  know  Thee  now  by  faith,  may  after  this  life 
liave  the  fruition  of  Thy  glorious  Godhead  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  L^jrd.  ^mcit. 

I*alrri  SuikLuj. 

1. 

O  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  as  on  this  day  didst  enter 

the  rebellious  city  where  Thou  wast  to  die ;  enter  into 

our  hearts,  we  bes^iech  Thee,  and  suUlue  them  wholly  to 

Thyself.     And  as  Thy  faithful  di.s^/iples  blessed  Thy  com- 


FOR    NATURAL    AND    SACRED    SEASONS.        169 

ing,  and  spread  their  garments  in  the  way,  covering  it 
with  palm  branches,  may  we  be  ready  to  lay  at  Thy  feet 
all  that  we  have  and  are,  and  to  bless  Thee,  0  Thou  who 
comest  in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  And  grant  that  after 
having  confessed  and  worshipped  Thee  upon  the  earth,  we 
may  be  among  the  number  of  those  who  shall  hail  Thine 
eternal  triumphs,  and  bear  in  their  hands  the  palms  of 
victor}^,  when  every  knee  shall  bow  before  Thee,  and 
every  tongue  confess  that  Thou  art  Lord,  and  that  thou 
shalt  reign  for  ever  and  ever.  ^mctt. 


Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  Thy  tender 
mercy  towards  mankind  has  sent  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  to  take  upon  Him  our  flesh,  and  to  sufl'er 
death  upon  the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follow  the 
example  of  His  great  humility;  mercifully  grant  that  we 
may  both  follow  the  example  of  His  patience,  and  also  be 
made  partakers  of  his  resurrection  ;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^llticn. 

The  Passion  and  Crucifixion  of  our  Lord. 
1. 
Almighty  God,  we  beseech  Thee  graciously  to  behold 
this  Thy  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was 
content  to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands  of 
wicked  men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross ;  who 
now  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  ^lltcn. 

2. 

O  most  merciful  Father,  who  of  Thy  tender  compassion 
towards  us  guilty  sinners  didst  give  Thine  only-begotten 
Son  to  be  an  offering  for  our  sins;    grant  us  grace,  we 


170  COLLECTS    AND    PRAYERS 

humbly  beseech  Thee,  that,  being  united  unto  Him  by 
Thy  Spirit,  and  made  partakers  of  His  suffering  and  His 
death,  we  may  crucify  the  corrupt  inclinations  of  the  flesh, 
die  daily  unto  the  world,  and  lead  holy  and  unblamable 
lives.  Cleaving  unto  His  cross  in  all  the  temptations  of 
life,  may  we  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without 
wavering,  and  finally  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of  the 
just ;  through  the  merits  of  this  same  once  crucified  but 
now  risen  and  exalted  Saviour.  ^mcil. 

3. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  holy  and  spotless  Lamb  of 
God,  who  didst  take  upon  Thyself  the  curse  of  sin  which 
was  due  to  us  ;  we  unite  with  all  the  heavenly  host  of  the 
redeemed  in  ascribing  unto  Thee  power,  and  riches,  and 
wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  blessing. 
We  bless  Thee  for  all  the  burdens  Thou  hast  borne,  for 
all  the  tears  Thou  hast  wept,  for  all  the  pains  Thou  hast 
suffered,  for  every  word  of  comfort  Thou  hast  spoken  on 
the  cross,  for  every  conflict  with  the  powers  of  darkness, 
and  for  Thine  eternal  victory  over  the  terrors  of  death  and 
the  pains  of  hell.  ^mcu. 

The  Biu^l  of  our  Lord. 
I. 
O  Almighty  God,  who  by  the  descent  of  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ  into  hell,  and  His  rising  again  from  the 
dead,  hast  given  assurance  that  the  spirits  of  those  who 
sleep  in  him  do  abide  in  joy  and  felicity  ;  grant  unto  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  such  steadfast  faith  and  lively  hope,  that 
wo  may  purify  ourselves  as  He  is  pure ;  and  that  we,  with 
Thy  whole  redeemed  Church,  may  speedily  attain  unto 
the  resurrection  from  the  dead,  when  our  mortal  bodies 
shall  put  on  immortality  and  incorruption,  and  we  shall 


FOR    NATURAL    AND    SACRED    SEASONS.        171 

be  changed  into  the  likeness  of  His  glorious  body  ;  who 
liveth  and  abideth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  ^mcit, 

2. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  as  we  are  baptized  into  the  death 
of  Thy  blessed  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  £0,  by  con- 
tinual mortifying  our  corrupt  affections,  we  may  be  buried 
with  Him;  and  that  through  the  grave  and  gate  of 
death  we  may  pass  to  our  joyful  resurrection,  for  His 
merits,  who  died  and  was  buried,  and  rose  again  for  us, 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcU. 

The  Resurrection  of  our.  Lord. 
1. 
Almighty  God,  who  through  Thine  only  Son  Jesus 
Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the  gates 
of  everlasting  life ;  we  humbly  beseech  Thee  that  as,  by 
Thy  special  grace  preventing  us,  Thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires,  so  by  Tliy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  .Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  ^mcu. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  brought  again  from  the  dead 
our  Lord  Jesus,  the  glorious  Prince  of  salvation,  with 
everlasting  victory  over  hell  and  the  grave ;  grant  us 
power,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  rise  with  Him  to  newness  of 
life,  that  we  may  overcome  the  world  with  the  victory 
of  faith,  and  have  part  at  last  in  the  resurrection  of  the 
just  ;  through  the  merits  of  the  same  risen  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  2lnien. 


172  COLLECTS   AND    PRAYERS 

3. 

O  Tliou  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we 
render  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  that  when 
He  had  descended  into  the  grave,  Thou  didst  not  suffer 
Thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption,  but  didst  show  unto 
Him  the  path  of  life  and  raise  Him  from  the  dead,  and 
set  Him  at  Thine  own  right  hand  in  the  heavenly  places. 
Grant  us  grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  apprehend  with 
true  faith  the  glorious  mystery  of  our  Saviour's  resur- 
rection, and  fill  our  hearts  with  joy,  and  a  lively  hope 
that  amid  all  the  sorrows,  trials,  and  temptations  of  our 
mortal  state,  and  in  the  hour  of  death,  we  may  derive 
strength  and  comfort  from  this  sure  pledge  of  an  inherit- 
ance incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not 
away.  ^meit. 

4. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who 
didst  raise  up  Thy  Son  from  the  dead  and  give  Him 
glory,  that  our  faith  and  hope  might  be  in  Thee;  quicken 
us  also,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  mighty  power,  from 
the  death  of  sin  to  the  life  of  righteousness,  and  cause 
us  to  set  our  affections  on  things  above  ;  so  that  we  may, 
at  the  last  day,  have  part  in  the  resurrection  of  the  just, 
and  in  the  glory  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom,  whither  Jesus 
the  Forerunner  is  for  us  entered,  where  also  He  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  God  blessed 
for  ever.  ^mCU. 

5. 

O  Thou  Prince  of  life,  whom  not  having  seen  we 
love;  breathe  upon  us  that  we  may  receive  the  Holy 
Ghost,  to  abide  with  us  continually,  both  as  the  seal  of 
our  adoption ,  and  as  an  earnest  of  the  promised  posses- 


FOR    NATURAL   AND    SACRED    SEASONS.        173 

sion.  Grive  us  power  to  walk  in  tbe  Spirit  that  we  may 
not  fulfil  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  but  mortify  our  mem- 
bers which  are  upon  the  earth,  and  purify  ourselves 
even  as  Thou  art  pure,  so  that  at  Thy  second  coming  to 
judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  we  also  may  appear 
with  Thee,  having  our  vile  bodies  changed  into  the 
fashion  of  Thine  own  glorious  body,  according  to  the 
working  whereby  Thou  art  able  even  to  subdue  all  things 
unto  Thyself,  who  art  God  over  all,  blessed  for  ever. 

2lmen. 

The  Ascension  of  our  Lord. 

1. 

0  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Conqueror  of  death  and 
hell,  who  from  the  depths  of  Thy  humiliation  didst  pass 
into  the  heavens,  and  art  crowned  with  glory  and  honor 
as  King  of  saints  and  eternal  High  Priest  over  the 
house  of  Grod  ;  let  Thy  all-powerful  intercessions  prevail 
on  our  behalf,  that,  being  delivered  from  the  curse  of 
sin,  we  may  receive  grace  and  strength  to  follow  Thee 
with  patient  endurance  through  the  sorrows  and  pains 
of  earth,  and  the  darkness  of  the  grave,  and  having 
thus  shared  in  Thy  suiferings  here,  become  partakers 
also  of  Thy  joy  and  glory  in  the  everlasting  kingdom  of 
the  Father.  ^mcu. 


Grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as 
we  do  believe  Thine  only  Son,  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
have  ascended  into  the  heavens;  so  we  may  also  in  heart 
and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with  Him  continually  dwell, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without  end.  ^mcH. 


174  COLLECTS   AND    PRAYERS 

3. 

0  God,  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exahcd  Thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  into  Thy  kingdom 
in  heaven;  we  beseech  Thee,  leave  us  not  eomfortless; 
but  send  to  us  Thy  Holy  Ghost  to  eomfort  us,  and  exalt 
us  unto  the  sanie  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ  has 
gone  before;  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.  !^mcn. 

The  Descant  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
1. 

God  of  all  peace  and  consolation,  who  didst  gloriously 
fullil  the  great  promise  of  the  Gospel  by  sending  down 
the  Holy  Gliost  ori  the  day  of  Pentecost,  to  establish  the 
Church  as  the  house  of  his  continual  presence  and  power 
among  men  ;  mercifully  grant  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  this 
same  gift  of  the  Spirit,  to  renew,  illuminate,  refresh, 
and  sanctify  our  souls  ;  to  be  over  us  and  around  us  like 
the  light  and  dew  of  heaven,  and  to  be  in  us  evermore  as 
a  well  of  water  springing  up  into  everlasting  life  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^lUCtt. 

2. 

Most  glorious  and  blessed  God,  who  through  the  Holy 
Ghost  hast  made  Thy  holy  Church  to  be  the  body  of 
Christ,  the  fulness  of  Him  that  lilleth  all  in  all ;  we  hum- 
bly beseech  Thee  to  grant  unto  us,  and  to  all  Thy  people, 
such  strong  and  steadfast  faith  in  this  great  mystery  of 
grace,  that,  being  safely  defended  from  all  heresy  and 
schism,  we  may  ever  abide  in  the  unity  of  the  Spirit,  and 
so  grow  up  into  Him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  Head, 
even  Christ:  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  be  all  honor  and  praise,  world  without  end. 


FOR    NATURAL   AND    SACRED   SEASONS.        175 


O  Almighty  God,  who  hast  sent  clown  the  Hol}'^  Ghost 
upon  Thine  elect,  endowing  them  with  his  manifold  gifts, 
and  knitting  them  together  in  one  communion  and  fellow- 
ship in  the  mystical  body  of  Thy  Son  ;  grant  unto  us 
grace  to  use  all  those  Thy  gifts  alway  to  Thy  honor  and 
glory,  and  to  abound  in  faith,  hope,  and  charity,  waiting 
for  Thy  Son  from  heaven ;  that  when  He  shall  appear, 
we  with  all  Thy  saints  maybe  found  of  Him  in  peace, 
and  by  Him  may  be  presented  before  Thy  glorious  pres- 
ence with  exceeding  joy ;  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  0  Father, 
in  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  'i^mcn. 

4. 

0  Holy  Ghost,  Spirit  of  the  Father  and  the  Son,  who 
by  thy  quickening  energy  hast  raised  us  up  to  a  new  life 
in  Christ  Jesus,  and  dost  in  mercy  to  our  infirmities  con- 
descend to  dwell  in  our  mortal  bodies  as  Thy  consecrated 
temples;  bring  forth  in  our  hearts  and  lives,  we  beseech 
Thee,  the  fruits  of  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffering,  gen- 
tleness, faith,  meekness,  and  temperance ;  that  so  walk- 
ing in  Thee  with  all  holy  obedience,  we  may  stand  firm  in 
the  knowledge  and  love  of  the  truth,  against  the  wiles  of 
the  devil,  may  overcome  the  world,  and  be  glorified  in  the 
fellowship  of  the  Father  and  the  Son ;  to  whom,  with 
Thee,  we  ascribe  all  honor,  thanksgiving  and  praise. 

5. 

0  God,  who  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful 
people,  by  the  sending  to  them  the  light  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judg- 


176  COLLECTS   AND    PRAYERS. 

ment  in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  His  holy 
comfort ;  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of  the 
same  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.  ^meiX. 

AU  Angels. 

0  everlasting  God,  who  hast  ordained  and  constituted 
the  services  of  Angels  and  men  in  a  wonderful  order ; 
mercifully  grant,  that  as  Thy  holy  Angels  alway  do  Thee 
service  in  heaven,  so  by  Thy  appointment  they  may  suc- 
cor and  defend  us  on  earth ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  ^men. 

Communion  of  Saints. 

0  God,  the  Father  everlasting,  whom  the  glorious 
hosts  of  heaven  obey,  and  in  whose  presence  patriarchs, 
prophets,  apostles,  martyrs,  with  all  the  spirits  of  the 
just  made  perfect,  continually  do  live  ;  fix  the  eye  of  our 
faith,  we  beseech  Thee,  with  clear  and  full  vision,  on  the 
great  cloud  of  witnesses  wherewith  we  are  thus  compassed 
about,  that  laying  aside  every  weight,  and  the  sin  that 
doth  so  easily  beset  us,  we  may  run  with  patience  the 
race  that  is  set  before  us,  and  obtain  at  last  the  crown  of 
everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


Jpraners  of  Snoocatiou. 

1. 

Almightj^  God,  who  hast  promised  to  be  present  with 
Thy  people,  and  to  grant  their  requests  in  the  name  of 
Thy  well-beloved  Son  ;  regard  us,  we  humbly  beseech 
Thee,  with  Thy  favor ;  and  for  the  sake  of  Him  who  is 


PRAYERS    OF    IXVOCATION.  177 

our  only  Saviour  and  Mediator  with  Tliee,  fulfil  Thy 
promise  in  our  behalf,  that  our  thoughts  being  lifted  up, 
and  our  desires  drawn  forth  unto  Thee,  we  may  render 
Thee  acceptable  worship ;    through    Jesus   Christ  our 

Lord.  ^mcn. 

2. 

0  God,  whom  heaven  and  the  heaven  of  heavens  can- 
not contain,  bul  who  dwellest  with  humble  and  contrite 
hearts ;  look  in  Thy  mercy  upon  us  who  are  here  assem- 
bled according  to  Thine  ordinance  to  offer  up  our  sacri- 
fices of  prayer  and  praise  before  Thy  divine  majest.y. 
Grant  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  we  entreat  Thee,  0  Lord,  to 
guide  and  to  sanctify  us,  that  we  may  be  acceptable  in 
Thy  sight,  and  may  obtain  our  petitions ;  for  we  come 
before  Thee  not  in  our  own  name,  but  in  the  name  of 
our  great  High  Priest  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ. 

3. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  prom- 
ised to  hear  us  when  we  call  upon  Thee  in  the  name  of 
Thy  Son,  we  beseech  Thee  to  regard  us  in  Thy  mercy,  as 
we  are  here  assembled  to  offer  unto  Thee  our  praises  and 
our  prayers,  and  to  hear  Thy  truth  ;  and  so  to  raise  our 
thoughts  and  desires  to  Thyself,  that  we  may  render  to 
Thee  an  acceptable  service ;   through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  <;:^mcn. 

4. 

0  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  who  knowest  what  is  in  man, 
and  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  ;  mercifully  grant 
that  we  may  not  draw  near  to  Thee  with  our  lips  while 
our  heart  is  far  from  Thee  ;  and  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  help 
our  infirmities,  and  pray  with  us  and  plead  for  us,  that 
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178  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

our  offerings  inny  be  holy  and  well  pleasing  unto  Thee ; 
through  the  merits  of  our  only  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  ^mcn, 

5. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  lovest  the  gates  of 
Zion  more  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob,  and  who  hast 
promised  that  in  all  places  where  Thou  dost  record  Tny 
name,  Thou  wilt  meet  with  Thy  people  to  bless  them  ; 
fulfil  to  us.  we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  piomise,  and  make  us 
joyful  in  the  house  of  prayer. 

Let  our  sacrifices  of  praise  and  prayer  go  up  with  ac- 
ceptance before  Thy  throne,  through  llim  who  is  the 
great  High  Priest  of  our  profession,  and  who  has  conse- 
crated for  us  a  new  and  living  way  into  the  holiest,  that 
coming  boldly  to  the  throne  of  grace  we  may  obtain 
mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

6. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always  more 
ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give  more 
than  either  we  desire  or  deserve  ;  pour  down  upon  us  the 
abundance  of  Thy  mercy;  forgiving  us  those  things 
whereof  our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good 
things  which  we  are  not  worthy  to  ask  but  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  our  Lord. 

7. 

0  Thou  who  art  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of 
the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
round  about  Thee  ;  be  present  with  us  this  day,  and  with 
all  Thy  people  who  worship  in  Thy  holy  place.  Fill  our 
hearts  with  Thy  fear,  and  open  Thou  our  lips  to  make 


PRAYERS    OF    INVOCATION.  179 

confession  and  supplication,  and  to  show  forth  all  Thy 
praise  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

8. 
0  Lord  our  God,  great,  eternal,  wonderful  in  Thy 
glory  ;  who  keepest  covenant  and  promises  for  those  that 
love  Thee  with  their  whole  heart ;  who  art  the  Life  of  all, 
the  Help  of  those  that  flee  unto  Thee,  the  Hope  of  those 
who  cry  unto  Thee, — cleanse  us  from  our  sins,  secret  and 
open,  and  from  every  thought  displeasing  to  Thy  good- 
ness ;  cleanse  our  hearts  and  consciences,  that  with  a 
peaceful  soul  and  quiet  mind,  with  perfect  love  and  calm 
hope,  we  may  venture  with  confidence  and  without  fear 
to  pray  unto  Thee  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

9. 
0  most  merciful  God,  who  by  Thy  holy  prophet  didst 
foretell  that  Thy  name  should  be  great  among  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  that  in  every  place  incense  and  a  pure  offering 
should  be  offered  unto  Thy  name  ;  who  hast  taught  us  by 
Thy  well-beloved  Son,  that  the  hour  is  come  wherein  the 
true  worshippers  must  worship  Thee,  in  every  place,  in 
spirit  and  in  truth  ;  grant,  we  beseech  Thee,  that  we  may 
continually  offer  unto  Thee  pure  sacrifices,  and  true  and 
reasonable  worship  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  may  never 
wander  from  Thy  most  blessed  truth,  even  from  the  true 
Shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
world  without  end.  ^mcn. 

Confessions. 
]. 

Give  ear,  0  Lord,  unto  our  prayer,  and  hearken  to  our 
supplications  ;  for  we  acknowledge  our  iniquities,  and  lay 


180  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

bare  our  sins  before  Thee.  Against  Tliec,  0  Lord,  have 
we  sinned ;  to  Thee  do  we  make  our  confession,  and  im- 
plore forgiveness.  Turn  Thy  face,  0  Lord,  upon  Thy 
servants,  whom  Thou  hast  redeemed  with  the  most 
precious  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son.  Spare  us,  we  beseech 
Thee  ;  pardon  our  offences  ;  and  be  pleased  to  extend  to 
us  Thy  loving-kindness  and  mercy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  C^metl. 

2. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men  ;  we  cast  ourselves 
down  at  Thy  feet  with  deep  humiliation,  in  view  of  our 
manifold  sins  and  great  unrighteousness,  whereby  we 
have  provoked  against  ourselves  most  justly  Thine  indig- 
nation and  wrath. 

We  have  sinned  against  Thee  in  thought,  word,  and 
deed  ;  we  have  broken  Thy  holy  laws ;  we  have  come 
short  of  Thy  righteousness  and  glory  in  all  our  ways;  our 
lives  bear  testimony  against  us,  and  our  own  hearts  con- 
denm  us  as  being  prone  to  all  evil  and  backward  to  all  good. 

We  have  abused  Thy  mercies  and  made  light  of  Thy 
judgments;  we  have  turned  aside  from  Thy  covenant; 
and  we  have  not  been  faithful  and  diligent  in  using  the 
helps  of  Thy  grace  for  our  eternal  salvation. 

0  Lord,  righteousness  belongeth  unto  Thee,  and  unto 
us  only  confusion  of  face.  But  unto  Thee,  0  Lord  our 
God,  belong  also  mercies  and  forgivenesses,  though  we 
have  rebelled  against  Thee.  For  Thou,  Lord,  art  good, 
and  ready  to  forgive,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all 
them  that  call  upon  Thee.  Look  upon  us,  therefore,  O 
righteous  and  holy  Father,  with  an  eye  of  pity  and  com- 
passion, as  we  now  humble  ourselves,  with  sincere  con- 
fession, before  the  throne  of  Thy  heavenly  grace,  and,  for 
the  sake  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  speak  pardon  and 


CONFESSIONS.  181 

peace  to  onr  souls.  Let  Th}'  ruercj'  be  upon  us,  0  Lord, 
according  as  we  hope  in  Thee.  And  with  the  full  pardon 
of  our  past  sins  be  pleased  also  to  quicken  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  in  the  way  of  righteousness,  and  uphold  us  with 
Thy  free  Spirit ;  that  we  may  henceforth  walk  worthy  of 
the  vocation  wherewith  we  are  called,  and  ever  hereafter 
serve  and  please  Thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honor 
and  glory  of  Thy  holy  name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  "^^mcn. 

3. 

Most  merciful  Father,  we  acknowledge  and  confess 
before  Thee  that  we  are  miserable  sinners.  We  have 
broken  the  commandments  of  Thy  just,  holy,  and  good 
law,  doing  what  Thou  hast  forbidden,  and  leaving  un- 
done what  Thou  has  enjoined.  We  have  grievou>>ly 
offended  Thee,  not  only  by  outward  transgressions,  but 
still  more  by  inward  iniquities  of  the  heart.  Nor  have 
we  sinned  only  through  ignorance  and  infirmity,  but  also 
presumptuously,  against  the  light  of  Thy  Word,  the 
checks  of  our  consciences,  and  the  strivings  of  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  so  that  we  have  no  cloak  for  our  sins. 

But  yet,  O  Lord,  we  draw  near  to  the  throne  of  grace, 
hoping  in  Thy  mercy.  We  trust  in  the  all-sufl&ciency  of 
that  one  sacrifice  which  Thy  beloved  Son  hath  offered  for 
us  on  the  cross,  and  in  the  efficacy  of  that  intercession 
which  He  ever  liveth  to  make  for  us  at  Thy  right  hand  ; 
and  we  most  humbly  beseech  Thee,  for  His  sake,  to  grant 
us  the  full  and  free  remission  of  all  our  sins.     OVntCU. 


P racers  for  pariiou  ani>  peace. 
1. 

Almighty  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  dcsirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  tliat  he 


182  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF   SERVICE. 

may  turn  IVoin  his  wickedness  and  live;  have  mercy  upon 
all  here  pieseut  who  repent  and  turn  to  Thee  grant  us 
full  remission  and  forgiveness;  absolve  us  from  all  our 
Bins,  ini(iuities,  and  transgressions,  and  give  us  Thy  Holy 

Spirit.  2Vmcn. 


Almighty  God,  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  delight- 
est  not  in  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  be 
converted  irom  his  sin  a!id  live;  give  unto  Thy  servants 
a  deep  contrition  for  our  sins,  a  perfect  hatred,  and  a  full 
remission  of  them  ;  visit  us  with  the  joys  of  Thy  salva- 
tion, and  the  sweetsense  that  Thine  anger  is  turned  away 
from  us  ;  grant  unto  us  grace  to  fear  and  love  Thee,  power 
atid  will  to  serve  Thee,  and  time  and  space  to  finish  the 
work  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do  ;  that,  being  sprin- 
kled with  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  of  God,  we  may  be  jus- 
tilied  by  Thy  grace,  sanctified  by  Thy  Spirit,  and  saved 
by  Thine  infinite  and  eternal  goodness;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcn. 

3. 

O  Thou  gracious  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  Thy  servants  who  bow  before 
Thee ;  pardon  and  forgive  us  all  our  sins ;  give  us  the 
grace  of  true  repentance,  and  a  strict  obedience  to  Thy 
lioly  Word  ;  strengthen  us  for  all  the  parts  and  duties  of 
lioly  living ;  preserve  us  evermore  in  the  unity  of  Thy 
Church,  in  the  integrity  of  the  Christian  faith,  in  the  love 
of  Thee  and  of  our  neighbor,  in  the  hope  of  eternal  life, 
and  in  Tiiy  peace  which  passeth  all  understandir)g. 

Hi!  pl(!ased  also  to  shed  abroad  Tliy  love  in  our  hearts 
by  tlu'  Holy  («li(»st,  and  to  seal  unto  us,  by  the  same  spirit 
of  aduption,  the  full  assurance  of  pardon  and  reconcilia- 


INTERCESSIONS.  183 

tion  with  Thee.  Comfort  all  wlio  mourn  in  Zion,  speak 
peace  to  the  wounded  and  troubled  spirit,  and  bind  up  the 
broken-hearted,  that  we  and  all  Thy  people  may  be  filled 
with  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  and  may  abound  in  hope, 
through  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  ^mcu. 

JiUcrccssions. 
1. 

0  Lord  God,  our  Father  in  heaven,  we  beseech  Thee 
to  visit  Tliy  Church  universal  with  the  joy  of  Thy  salva- 
tion. Endow  her  plenteously  with  spiritual  gifts  :  pre- 
serve her  also  in  truth  and  peace,  in  unity  and  safety, 
amidst  all  troubles,  and  against  all  temptations  and  ene- 
mies ;  that  she,  offering  to  Thee  the  never-ceasing  sacri- 
fice of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  may  advance  the  honor 
of  her  Lord,  and  be  filled  with  Hiti  Spirit,  and  partake  of 
Hii5  glory. 

Enrich  with  the  graces  of  Thy  Spirit  those  whom  Thou 
hast  set  apart  to  minister  in  holy  things;  that  they  may 
serve  Thee  with  clean  hands  and  pure  hearts  ;  that  they 
may  be  guides  to  the  blind,  and  comforters  to  the  weary 
and  heavy-laden  ;  that  they  may  strengthen  the  weak  and 
confirm  the  strong  ;  that  they  may  boldly  rebuke  sin,  and 
patiently  suffer  for  the  truth. 

0  Thou  Lord  of  the  harvest,  send  forth,  we  pray  Thee, 
laborers  fitted  to  do  the  work  of  Thy  harvest.  Let  the 
Sun  of  righteousness  give  light  to  those  who  sit  in  dark- 
ness.    Let  Thy  Gospel  have  free  course  and  be  glorified. 

0  Thou  helper  of  the  helpless,  our  refuge  in  the  time 
of  trouble,  be  pleased  to  hear  the  cry  of  Thy  persecuted 
and  afflicted  people.  Speak  peace  to  troubled  con- 
sciences; send  consolation  to  them  that  are  in  sorrow; 
instruct  the  ignorant,  reclaim  the  erring,  and  supply  the 


184  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

wants  of  the  destitute.  We  beseech  Thee  to  heal  the 
sick,  to  case  tlie  pains  of  the  sufFerin^f,  and  to  draw  nigh 
in  mercy  to  the  dying  [especially  to  any  such  known  to 
ourselves,  whom  we  jiame  in  our  hearts  before  Thee], 
giving  them  faith  in  Thee,  through  Christ  our  Lord,  in 
whom  whoso  believeth  shall  never  die. 

Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  remember  our  kindred,  friends, 
and  benefactors;  rewarding  them  with  blessings,  sancti- 
fying them  with  Thy  grace,  and  bringing  them  to  Thine 
everlasting  kingdoui. 

Almighty  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  them 
that  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with  whom  the  souls 
of  the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered  from  the  burden 
of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity  ;  we  give  Thee  thanks 
for  all  Thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  the  true  faith  of 
Thy  name  ;  humbly  entreating  Thee  to  guide  and  sanctify 
us  by  Thy  Spirit,  that  we  also,  and  all  Thy  people,  in 
due  time,  may  be  gathered  into  Thy  (.'hurch  triumph- 
ant, and  reign  with  Christ  our  Lord  in  Ilis  eternal  king- 
dom. 

These  things  we  ask,  0  heavenly  Father,  in  patient 
confidence  and  joyful  hope,  being  assured  that  we  ask 
them  according  to  Thy  will,  that  the  voice  of  Thy  Church 
is  heard  by  Thee,  that  the  intercessions  of  the  Holy 
Chost  are  known  unto  Thee,  and  that  the  mediation  of 
Thy  well-beloved  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  doth  pre- 
vail with  Thee. 

Wherefore,  we  glorify  Thy  name,  we  fall  down  before 
Thy  throne,  we  worship  and  adore  Thy  glorious  majesty  ; 
evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying.  Salvation  be  unto 
our  (}(A  which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the 
Lamb  for  ever.  Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and 
thanksgiving,  and  honor,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto 
our  God  for  ever  and  ever.  ^meit. 


INTERCESSIONS.  185 


Prayer  for  the  icJioJe  state  of  Christ's  Church  MlJltant 
here  in  Earth. 

Almighty  and  ever-living  God,  who  by  Thy  holy  apos- 
tle hast  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and  supplications,  and 
to  give  thanks,  for  all  men,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
most  mercifully  to  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we 
offer  unto  Thy  divine  majesty  ;  beseeching  Thee  to  in- 
spire continually  the  universal  Church  with  the  spirit  of 
truth,  unity,  and  concord.  And  grant  that  all  they  that 
do  confess  Thy  holy  name  may  agree  in  the  truth  of  Thy 
holy  Word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly  love. 

Give  grace,  0  heavenly  Father,  to  all  pastors  and 
ministers,  that  they  may  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine 
set  forth  Thy  truth,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  Thy 
holy  sacraments :  and  to  all  Thy  people  give  Thy 
heavenly  grace  ;  and  especially  to  this  congregation  here 
present,  that,  with  meek  heart  and  due  reverence,  they 
may  hear  and  receive  Thy  holy  truth,  truly  serving  Thee 
in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  da3's  of  their  life. 

And  we  most  humbly  beseech  Thee  of  Thy  goodness, 
O  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succor  all  them  who  in  this  transi- 
tory life  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any  other 
adversity.  And  we  also  bless  Thy  holy  name  for  all  Thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  Thy  faith  and  fear  ;  beseech- 
ing Thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples, 
that  with  them  we  may  be  partakers  of  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom.  Grant  this,  0  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 
our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.  ^niCU. 


S^ijanksgiuings, 

1. 

We   thank  Thee  for  all  the  bounties  of  Thy  provi- 
dence;  for  health  and  strength,  for  food  and  clothing; 


186  ADDITIONAL    FORMS   OF   SERVICE. 

for  health  and  succor  in  times  of  neiid,  for  pity  and 
consolation  in  times  of  sorrow  ;  and  for  all  the  kind- 
ness Tliou  hast  shown  us  from  the  Ije^inning  of  our 
days  until  now.  But  above  all,  we  thank  Thee  for 
Thine  infinite  love  to  us,  miserable  sinners ;  that  Tliou 
hast  given  Thy  Son  to  be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins  ; 
that  Thou  hast  sent  down  Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  sanctify 
our  corrupt  natures;  that  Thou  dost  favor  us  with  the 
means  of  grace,  and  comfort  us  with  the  hope  of  glorj'. 

Help  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  acknowledge  Thy  good- 
ness, in  all  time  to  come,  by  trusting  entirely  in  Thee, 
by  contentment  with  the  portion  Thou  hast  given  us,  by 
charity  to  the  poor  and  tieedy,  hy  zeal  for  Thy  truth, 
and  b}'  a  cheerful  ol>edience  to  TI13'  commandments. 

2. 

We  render  thanks  unto  Tliy  name,  0  God,  most  high  ; 
for  Thou  hast  created  us  in  Thine  own  image  ;  Thou 
hast  given  us  wjuls  to  know  and  love  Thee  ;  Thou  hast 
made  us  but  a  little  lower  than  the  angels;  Thou  hast 
supi»lied  all  our  wants ;  Thou  hast  loaded  us  with  Thy 
benefits ;  Thou  hast  caused  our  cup  to  run  over. 

We  have  sinned  against  Thee,  but  Thou  hast  spared 
us  ;  we  have  wandered  from  Thee,  but  Thou  hast  sought 
us  ;  we  were  lost,  but  Thou  hast  saved  us,  0  God  our 
Saviour,  Thou  hast  broken  our  chains,  that  we  might  be 
free  ;  Tiiou  hast  healed  our  di.sea.«fed  souls,  that  we  might 
not  perish  :  Thou  hast  enriched  us  who  were  poor  with 
the  treasures  of  Tliy  salvation  ;  Thou  hast  made  us,  who 
bad  nothing,  to  inherit  all  thincrs ;  and  even  now,  all 
things  are  ours.  Therefore,  with  one  heart  and  with 
one  voice,  we  laud  and  magnify  Thy  glorious  name  ;  and, 
with   Thy  saints  on  e<irth   and   in   Jieaven,  we  ascribe 


PRAYERS  FOR  ILLUMINATION.      187 

blessing,  and  honor,  and  glorj^  and  power,  unto  Him 
that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb,  for 
ever  and  for  ever.  S^mcn. 

Prancrs  for  JUnminaticm. 
1. 

0  God,  whose  Word  is  quick  and  powerful,  and 
sharper  than  any  two-edged  sword,  grant  unto  us  who 
are  here  before  Tiiee  that  we  may  receive  Thy  truth  into 
our  hearts,  in  faith  and  love.  By  it  may  m'c  be  taught 
and  guided,  upheld  and  comforted  ;  that  we  be  no  longer 
children  in  understanding,  but  grow  to  the  stature  of 
perfect  men  in  Christ,  and  be  prepared  to  every  good 
word  and  work,  to  the  honor  of  Thy  name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  ^mcil. 


0  God,  who  hast  promised  that  in  the  last  days  the 
mountain  of  the  Lord's  house  shall  be  exalted  above  the 
hills,  and  all  nations  shall  flow  unto  it;  send  forth  Thy 
light  and  Thy  truth  now  unto  Thy  servants  ;  leading  them 
in  the  paths  of  Thine  ordinances,  and  in  the  ways  of  Thy 
commandments ;  that  we  and  Thy  whole  Church,  perfect 
in  every  member,  complete  in  holiness  and  instructed  in 
righteousness,  may  be  presented  before  Thee  without  spot 
or  blemish,  in  the  day  of  the  appearing  and  kingdom  of 
the  Lord  Jesus.  ^Allien. 

3. 

Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  Scriptures  to  be 
written  for  our  learning  ;  grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise 
hear  (hem,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them, 
that  by  patience  and  comfort  of  Thy  h(»ly  Word  we  may 
embrace  and  ever  hold  fast  the  blessed  hope  of  everlast- 


188  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

ing  life,  which  Thou  hast  ^iven  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus 

Christ.  ^men« 

Pragers  after  0ermon. 
1. 

0  God,  who  art  the  guide  and  shepherd  of  all  fiiithful 
souls,  grant  unto  us  who  have  now  heard  Thy  truth,  that 
the  eyes  of  our  spirit  may  never  cease  to  see  Thee,  nor  our 
ears  to  hear  Thy  voice  ;  that  so  we,  constantly  remember- 
ing Thy  love  and  goodness  towards  men,  may,  with  a 
pure  heart  and  faithful  mind,  give  ourselves  to  serve  and 
follow  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     ^mctl. 

2. 
0  God,  who  hast  sounded  in  our  ears  Thy  divine  and 
saving  oracles ;  enlighten  our  souls  to  the  full  under- 
standing of  what  has  been  spoken,  that  we  may  not  only 
be  hearers  of  spiritual  words,  but  doers  also  of  good 
works ;  following  after  faith  unfeigned,  blameless  life,  and 
conversation  without  reproach  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 

Lord.  ^mcn. 

3. 
0  God,  who  hast  caused  the  light  of  Thy  Word  to 
shine  among  us,  and  hast  plainly  instructed  us  in  the  way 
of  salvation,  shine  into  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  by 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we,  being  filled  with  the  knowledge 
of  Thy  will,  and  animated  with  the  hope  of  Thy  promises, 
may  in  all  things  adorn  the  doctrine  of  our  Saviour,  and 
walk  worthy  of  God,  who  hath  called  us  unto  His  king- 
dom and  glory.  ^Itiett^ 

4. 

Almighty  God,  who  has  builded  Thy  Church  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ 


PRAYERS  AFTER  SERMON.        189 

Himself  being  the  chief  corner-stone  ;  grant  that,  being 
illuminated  through  the  words  of  Thy  prophets,  and 
joined  together  in  unity  of  spirit  through  the  doctrine, 
precepts,  and  ministry  of  Tliine  apostles,  we  may  grow 
unto  a  holy  temple  in  the  Lord,  and  may  be  buildcd 
together  for  Thy  habitation,  through  the  Spirit. 

5. 

0  God  our  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  to  accept  our  wor- 
ship. Pardon  its  imperfections;  and  grant  that  hence- 
forth, putting  all  our  trust  in  Thy  well-beloved  Son,  en- 
lightened by  Ilis  teaching,  guided  by  His  example,  and 
sanctified  by  His  Spirit,  we  may  walk  in  a  new  life,  and 
so  be  i)rcpared  for  that  blessed  life  which  Thou  hast 
promised  to  Thy  children  in  heaven. 

Hear  us,  0  merciful  Father,  in  these  our  supplications, 
for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  ;  to 
whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and 
glory,  world  without  end.  ^lUCtl. 

6. 
O  Lord  our  God,  who  hast  shown  great  mercy  to  us 
Thy  sinful  and  unworthy  servants,  upon  whom  Thy  holy 
name  is  called,  put  us  not  to  shame  for  our  hope  in  Thee ; 
but  grant  us.  Lord,  all  these  our  petitions,  and  count  us 
worthy  to  love  and  fear  Tliee  with  all  our  hearts,  and  to 
do  in  all  things  Tliy  most  holy  will.  For  Thou,  O  God, 
art  good,  and  lovest  all  mankind.  And  to  Thee  we  as- 
cribe all  glory,  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost,  now  and  for  evermore.  ^mcu. 

7. 
0  heavenly  Father,  that  which  is  good  and  profitable 
do  Thou  supply  unto  us.     Give  us  the  peace  that  couieth 


190  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

from  above,  and  also  peace  in  this  world.  Grant  that  we 
may  spend  the  remainder  of  this  day  in  Thy  fear;  and 
may  Tliy  goodness  and  morcy  follow  us  all  our  days,  and 
may  we  dwell  in  Tl)y  hou.se  for  ever.  ^XtlCll. 

8. 
O  God,  who  hast  revealed  to  us  the  lifrlit  of  Thy  Gos- 
pel, and  called  us  into  the  fellowship  of  Thy  Hon  Jesus 
Christ,  bless  to  us  Thy  truth  whicli  we  liave  heard  this 
day ;  and  grant  that  we  may  put  away  the  works  of  dark- 
ness, and  may  walk  in  purity,  uprightness,  and  sincerity; 
that  we  may  liave  fellowship  with  Thee,  for  Thou  art 
light,  and  with  Thee  there  is  no  darkness  at  all ;  that, 
when  the  .<-hadows  of  this  mortal  life  are  passed  away,  we 
may  behold  the  King  in  His  beauty,  and  be  made  par- 
takers of  His  everlasting  glory  ;  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  ^men. 

9. 
Be  present,  0  Lord,  to  our  prayers,  and  protect  us  by 
day  and  by  night;  keep  us  watchful  for  the  apf>earing  of 
Thy  beloved  Son ;  and  grant  that  in  all  the  changes  of  this 
world,  we  may  ever  beslrengthened  by  Thine  unchange- 
ableness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  to  whom,  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  Ije  the  glory,  world  without  end. 

10. 
Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
with  one  accord  to  njake  our  CDUiiuon  supplications  unto 
Thee,  and  dost  pronji.se  that  when  two  or  three  are  gath- 
ered together  in  Thy  name  Thou  wilt  grant  their  requests; 
fulfil  now,  i)  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  serv- 
ants, as  may  be  mcst  expedient  for  us;  granting  us  in 
this  world  knowledge  of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to 
come  life  everlasting,  %VXC\U 


ASCRIPTIOXS    OF    GLORY.  191 

Ascriptions  of  (Slorg. 


Now  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundant!}^ 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power 
that  worketh  in  its  ;  unto  Him  be  glory  in  the  Church  by 
Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end. 

Amen, 

2. 

Now  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling,  and 
to  present  us  fiiultless  before  the  presence  of  His  glory 
with  exceeding  joy  ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and 
ever.  Amen. 

3. 

Unto  Him  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  sins 
in  His  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God,  His  Father;  to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 


Now  unto  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of 
kings  and  Lord  of  lords ;  who  only  hath  immortality-, 
dwelling  in  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto  ; 
whom  no  man  hath  seen  or  can  see  :  to  Him  be  honor 
and  power  everlasting.  Amen. 

5. 

Now  unto  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us 
unto  His  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  be  glory  and  do- 
minion for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 


192  ADDITIONAL    FORMS    OF    SERVICE. 

6. 

And  now  to  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  three 
persons  and  one  God,  be  ascribed  by  us,  and  by  the  wliole 
Cliurch,  as  is  most  due,  the  kingdom,  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  !!^mcn. 

7. 

Unto  the  Father,  and  unto  the  Son,  and  unto  the  Ilo.ly 
Ghost,  be  ascribed  in  the  Cliurch  all  honor  and  glory, 
might,  majesty,  dominion,  and  blessing,  now,  henceforth, 
and  for  ever.  ^meiT. 


THE  PSALTER. 


SELECTIONS  FROM  THE  PSALMS. 


FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

IHoriu'ii^  .ScubicE. 
Psalm  I. 

BLESSED  is   the  man   that  walketh  not  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly, 

Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners, 

Nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delig]it  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord; 

And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water, 

That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season, 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  ; 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment. 

Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  l^ORO  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 

But  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

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Vt 


THE  PS  A  L  TEE. 

Psalm  II. 
7HY  do  the  heathen  rage, 


And  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing? 

The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves, 

And  the  rulers  take  counsel  together, 

Against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder, 

And  cast  away  their  cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh : 

The  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath, 

And  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure : 

Yet  have  I  set  my  king 

Upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree : 

The  Lord  hath  said  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Son; 

This  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance, 

And  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron ; 

Thou  shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings : 

Be  instructed,  ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 

And  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from 
the  way. 

When  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little. 

Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 


THE  PSALTER.  \ 

Psalm  III. 

LORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me ! 
Many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 
Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul, 
There  is  no  help  for  him  in  God. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  shield  for  me ; 
My  glory,  and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 
I  cried  unto  the  Loed  with  my  voice, 
And  he  heard  me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 
I  laid  me  down  and  slept ; 
I  awaked ;  for  the  Lord  sustained  me. 
I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
That  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 
Arise,  O  Lord  ;  save  me,  O  my  God : 
Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord : 
Thy  blessing  is  upon  thy  people. 


FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  IV. 

HEAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness ; 
Thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress : 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 
O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame? 

How  long  will  ye  love   vanity,  and  seek  after 
leasing? 


6  THE  PSALTER. 

But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that 
is  godly  for  himself: 

The  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto  him. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not: 

Commune  with  your  own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and 
be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness, 

And  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any 
good? 

Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance 
upon  us. 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart. 

More  than  in  the  time  that  their  corn  and  their 
wine  increased. 

I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  jieace,  and  sleep : 

For  thou,  Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


Psalm  V. 


GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord, 
Consider  my  meditation. 
Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and 
my  God : 

For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord; 
In  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee, 
and  will  look  up. 


'  THE  PSALTER.  7 

For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wick- 
edness : 

Neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy: 

And  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward  thy  holy 
temple. 

Let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice ; 

Let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou  defendest 
them: 

Let  them  also  that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee. 

For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  righteous ; 

"With  favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 


Psalm  VIIL 


OLOED,  our  Lord, 
How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth ! 

Who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth   of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength, 

Because  of  thine  enemies, 

That  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

AVhen  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers, 

The  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained ; 

What  is  mau,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 

And  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 


8  THE  PSALTER. 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels, 

And  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands ; 

Thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet : 

All  sheep  and  ox(!n, 

Yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field ; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea, 

And  whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the 
seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Lord, 

How  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth ! 


SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHornincj  Serbia. 
Psalm  IX. 

I  WILL  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole  heart; 
I  will  show  forth  all  thy  marvellous  works. 
I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee: 
I  will  sing  praise  to  thy  name,  0  thou  Most  High. 
The  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever: 
He  hath  prepared  his  throne  for  judgment : 
And  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
He  shall  minister  judgment  to  the  people  in  up- 
rightness. 

The  Lord  also  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed, 
A  refuge  in  times  of  trouble ; 


THE  PSALTER.  9 

And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  put  their  trust 
in  thee; 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  not  forsaken  them  that  seek 
thee. 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwelleth  in  Zion : 

Declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them : 

He  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the  humble. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord  ; 

Consider  my  trouble  which  I  suffer  of  them  that 
hate  me, 

Thou  that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death ; 

That  I  may  show  forth  all  thy  praise : 

In  the  gates  of  the  daughter  of  Zion, 

I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 


Psalm  X. 

WHY  standest  thou  afar  off,  O  Lord? 
Why  hidest  thou  thyself  in  times  of  trouble  ? 

The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor ; 

For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire, 

And  blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  Lord  ab- 
horreth. 

The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  countenance, 
will  not  seek  after  God : 

God  is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

His  ways  are  always  grievous ; 

Thy  judgments  are  far  above  out  of  his  sight: 


10  THE  PSALTKR. 

As  for  all  his  enemies,  he  pufTeth  at  them. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  I  shall  not  he  moved : 

For  1  sluill  nover  be  in  adversity. 

His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  deceit  and  fraud : 

Under  hi.s  ton^aic  is  inisehi(;f  and  v^auity. 

He  sitteth  in  the  lurking^  places  of  the  villages : 

In  the  secret  places  doth  he  murder  the  innocent : 

His  eyes  are  j)rivily  set  against  the  poor. 

He  lieth  in  wait  secretly,  as  a  lion  in  his  den: 

He  lieth  in  wait  to  catch  the  poor: 

He  doLli  catch  the  poor,  when  he  draweth  him  into 
his  net. 

He  croucheth,  and  humbleth  himself, 

Tiiat  the  i)oor  may  I'lilJ  by  his  stron,<^^  ones. 

He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  forgotten : 

II(!  hidelh  his  iiiee ;  lie  will  never  see  it. 

Arise,  0  Lord ;  0  God,  lift  up  thine  hand : 

Forget  not  the  luiinbie. 

Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn  God  ? 

He  hatlj  said  in  liis  heart,  Thou  wilt  not  require  it. 

Thou  hast  seen  it ;  for  thou  beholdest  mischief  and 
spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy  hand : 

The  poor  committeth  himself  unto  thee ; 

Thou  art  the  lielper  of  the  I'athcrless, 

Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  wicked  ; 

And  the  evil  man,  seek  out  his  wickedness  till 
tliou  find  none. 

The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever : 

The  heathen  are  perished  out  of  his  land. 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 


THE  PSALTER.  11 

Thou   wilt   prepare   their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause 
thine  ear  to  hear  : 
To  judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppressed, 
That  the  man  of  the  earth  may  no  more  oppress. 


SECOND  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Eftcnioott  Serbia. 

Psalm  XHI. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord,  for  ever? 
How  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul. 

Having  sorrow  in  my  heart  daily  ? 

How  long  shall  mine  enemy  be  exalted  over  me  ? 

Consider  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God  : 

Lighten  mine  eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death ; 

Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against 
him; 

And  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am 
moved. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy ; 

My  heart  shall  rejoice  in  thy  salvation : 

I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord, 

Because  he  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  me. 


12  THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  XIV. 

TIIE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart, 
There  is  no  God. 

They  are  corrupt,  they   have   done   abominable 
works ; 

There  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

The  Loud  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the 
children  of  men, 

To  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand, 

And  seek  God. 

They  are  all  gone  aside  ;  they  are  all  together  be- 
come filthy ; 

There  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowledge? 

Who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat  bread, 

And  call  not  upon  the  Lord. 

There  were  they  in  great  fear : 

For  God  is  in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 

Because  the  Lord  is  his  refuge. 

Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of 
Zion! 

When  the  Lord  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his 
people, 

Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


THE  PSALTER.  13 

Psalm  XY. 

LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? 
Who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, 

And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue, 

Kor  doeth  evil  to  his  neighbor, 

Nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned ; 

But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth 
not, 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury, 

Xor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 


THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JlTomius  Serbia. 

Psalm  XYI. 

PRESERYE  me,  O  God :  for  in  thee  do  I  put 
my  trust. 
The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of 
my  cup : 

Thou  raaintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 


14  THE  PSALTER. 

Yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me  counsel: 

My  reins  also  instruct  nie  in  the  night  seasons. 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : 

Because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be 
moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth : 

My  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hoi)e. 

For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; 

Neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  holy  one  to  see  cor- 
ruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life : 

In  thy  presence  is  fullness  of  joy  ; 

At  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 


Psalm  XVII. 


HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord,  attend  unto  my  cry ; 
Give  ear  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out 
of  feigned  lips. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence ; 

let  thine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart ;   thou  hast  visited 
me  in  the  night ; 

Thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  nothing; 

I  am  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not  transgress. 

Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the  word  of  thy 
lips 
.    I  have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 


THE  PSALTER.  15 

Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths, 

That  my  footsteps  slip  not. 

I  have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt  hear  me,  O 
God: 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my  speech. 

Show  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that 
savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust 
in  thee 

From  those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye, 

Hide  me  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 

Prom  the  wicked  that  oppress  me, 

From  my  deadly  enemies,  who  compass  me  about. 

They  are  enclosed  in  their  own  fat : 

With  their  mouth  they  speak  proudly. 

They  have  now  compassed  us  in  our  steps : 

They  have  set  their  eyes  bowing  down  to  the  earth. 

Like  as  a  lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey, 

And  as  it  were  a  young  lion  lurking  in  secret 
places. 

Arise,  O  Lord, 

Disappoint  him,  cast  him  down : 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  wricked. 

As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness : 

I  shall  be  satisfied,  when  I  awake  with  thy  like- 
ness. 


16  THE  PSALTER. 

THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon  Scrbirc. 

Psalm  XVIII. ' 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength. 
The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
deliverer ; 

My  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust ; 

My  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my 
high  tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to  be  praised: 

So  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord, 

And  cried  unto  my  God : 

He  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple, 

And  my  cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled. 

The  foundations  also  of  the  hills  moved 

And  were  shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils, 

And  fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured : 

Coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down ; 

And  darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly : 

Yea,  he  did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place. 

His  pavilion  round  about  him  ; 

Were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 


THE  PSALTER.  17 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick 
clouds  passed, 

Hailstones   and  coals  of  fire. 
The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens, 
And  the  highest  gave  his  voice  ; 
Hailstones   and  coals  of  fire. 
Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows  and  scattered  them ; 
And  he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 
Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen, 
And  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  discovered, 
At  thy  rebuke,  0  Lord, 
At  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy  nostrils. 
He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me  ; 
He  drew  me  out  of  many  waters. 
He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy. 
And  from  them  which  hated  me,  for  they  were  too 
strong  for  me. 
They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity : 
But  the  Lord  was  my  stay. 
He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place ; 
He  delivered  me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 


FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  IMONTH. 

^torni'ns  Serb  ire. 

Psalm  XVIII.— Part  2. 

THE  Lord  rewarded  me  according  to  my  righteous- 
ness; 
According  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  hath  he 
recompensed  me. 


18  THE  PSALTER. 

For  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 

And  have  not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 

For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me, 

And  I  did  not  put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

I  was  also  upright  before  him. 

And  I  kept  myself  from  mine  iniquity. 

Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed  me  accord- 
ing to  my  righteousness, 

According  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his  eye- 
sight. 

With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thyself  mer- 
ciful ; 

With  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  show  thyself  up- 
right ; 

With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure ; 

And  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself  fro- 
ward. 

For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people ; 

But  wilt  bring  down  high  looks. 

For  thou  wilt  light  ray  candle: 

The  Lord  my  God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop ; 

And  by  my  God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 

As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect : 

The  word  of  the  Lord  is  tried  ; 

He  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

For  who  is  God,  save  the  Lord  ? 

Or  who  is  a  rock,  save  our  God  ? 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength. 

And  maketh  my  way  perfect. 


THE  PSALTER.  19 

He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet : 

And  setteth  me  upon  my  high  places. 

He  tcacheth  my  liauds  to  war ; 

So  that  a  bow  of  steel  is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salva- 
tion : 

And  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up, 

And  thy  gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 

Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me, 

That  my  feet  did  not  slip. 

The  Lord  liveth  ;  and  blessed  be  my  rock  ; 

And  let  the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

It  is  God  that  avengeth  me. 

And  subdueth  the  people  under  me. 

He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies : 

Yea,  thou  liftcst  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up 
against  me : 

Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  heathen, 

And  sing  praises  unto  thy  name. 

Great  deliverance  giveth  he  to  his  king; 

And  showeth  mercy  to  his  anointed, 

To  David,  and  to  his  seed  for  evermore. 


20  THE  PSALTER, 

FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   XIX. 

rpHE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ; 
L     And  the  firmament  showeth  his  handywork. 
Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech, 
And  night  unto  night  showeth  knowledge. 
There  is  no  speech  nor  language ; 
Where  their  voice  is  not  heard. 
Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth, 
And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 
In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 
Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  cham- 
ber, 

And  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 
His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 
And  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it : 
And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 
The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul : 
The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 
the  simple. 

The  statutes  ~of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart : 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlighten- 
ing the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever : 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true,and  righteous 
altogether. 


THE  PSALTER,  21 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold  : 

Sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned  : 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? 

Cleanse  thon  me  from  secret  fanlts. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins ; 

Let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I 
be  upright, 

And  1  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  transgres- 
sion. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

0  Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  redeemer. 


Psalm   XX. 

THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble; 
The  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee ; 
Send  thee  hel{)  from  the  sanctuary, 
And  strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion ; 
Eemember  all  thy  offerings. 
And  accept  thy  burnt  sacrifice  ; 
Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart. 
And  fulfill  all  thy  counsel. 
We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 
And  in  the  name  of  our  God  we  will  set  up  our 
banners : 
The  Lord  fulfill  all  thy  petitions. 


22  THE  PSALTER. 

Now  know  I  that  the  Loki>  savcth  his  anointed ; 
He  will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven 
With  the  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand. 
Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses : 
But  we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 
God. 

They  are  hroiiglit  down  and  fallen : 
But  we  are  risen,  and  stand  upright. 
Save,  LoJii>: 
Let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 


FIFTH  DAY   OF  THE  MONTH. 

P8ALM     XXL 

THE  kin^  shall  joy  in  thy  strcn^h,  O  Loud; 
And  in  thy  salvation  how  greatly  shall  he  re- 
joice ! 

Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire, 

And  hast  not  withholden  the  request  of  his  lips. 

For  thou   preventest  him   with   the    blessings   of 
goodness: 

Thou  settest  a  crown  of  pure  gold  on  his  head. 
•     H(!  nsk(;d  life  of  tluje,  and  thou  <^avesl  it  him; 

Even  length  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

His  glory  is  great  in  thy  salvation  : 

Honor  and  majesty  hast  thou  laid  upon  him. 


THE  PSALTER.  23 

For  thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for  ever: 
Thou  hast  made  him  exceeding  glad  with  thy 

countenance. 

For  the  king  trusteth  in  the  Lord, 

And  through  the  mercy  of  the  Most  High  he  shall 

not  be  moved. 

Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  thine  enemies : 
Thy  right  hand  shall  find  out  those  that  hate  thee. 
Be  thou  exalted,  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength: 
So  will  we  sing  and  praise  thy  power. 


Psalm  XXII. 


II, TY  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me? 
ITX    Why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  roaring  ? 

O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearest 
not; 

And  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  thou  art  holy, 

O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee  : 

They  trusted,  and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered  : 

They  trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ; 

A  reproach  of  men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  : 

They  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  say- 
ing, 


24  THE  PSALTER. 

He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him : 
Let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 
But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  : 

0  my  strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

1  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren : 

In  the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him  ; 

All  ye  the  seed  of  .Jacob,  glorify  him  ; 

And  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  Israel. 

For  ho  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction 
of  the  afflicted; 

Neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him  ; 

But  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation: 

I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied : 

They  shall  praise  the  Lord  that  seek  him : 

Your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  : 

And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall  worship 
before  thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's: 

And  he  is  the  governor  among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat  and  wor- 
ship : 

All  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before 
him, 

And  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  him ; 


THE  PSALTER.  25 

It  shall  be  accounted  to  the  Lord  for  a  gCDcration. 

They  shall  come  and  shall  declare  his  righteous- 
ness 

Unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  that  he  hath  done 
this. 


FIFTH   DAY   OF   THE  MO:^TH. 

Afternoon  %tihm. 

Psalm  XXIII. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 
He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul : 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death, 

I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me : 

Thy  rod  and  thy  staff,  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies : 

Thou  anoiutest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  runneth 
over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life : 

And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 


26  THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  XXIV. 

THE  earth  is  the  Ty^)RD'H,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  }h'  liath  fouii<led  it  upon  the  HcaH, 

And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  a-x;end  iuto  the  hill  of  tho  Loud? 

Or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

IJ(i  that  liath  chan  liaiids,  and  a  pun;  hoart; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity, 

Nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

He  Bliall  Hiceivo  tlio  blfs.sing  from  tl}0  Loitr>, 

And  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

ThiH  is  tlio  generation  of  them  that  seek  him, 

That  seek  thy  face,  0  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 

And  he  yc  lifted  up,  yc;  everhiHtIng  doors: 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty, 

The  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ()  ye  gates; 

Even  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors : 

And  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  Is  this  King  of  glory? 

The  LoitD  of  hosts, 

He  is  the  King  of  glory. 


TBE  PSALTER.  27 

SIXTH   DAY   OF   THE  MONTH. 

PsALiI    XXV. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
O  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee, 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed ; 

Let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed : 

Let  them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without 
cause. 

Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord  ; 

Teach  me  thy  paths. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation ; 

On  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses ; 

For  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions : 

According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me, 

Tor  thy  goodness'  sake,  0  Lord. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  : 

Therefore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment: 

And  the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth 

TInto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 


28  THE  PSALTER. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord, 

Pardon  mine  iniquity,  for  it  is  great. 

Wluit  iniiii  is  li(!  tliut,  iejirctli  the  Lord? 

Him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

HIh  soul  kIkiII  dwell  at  ease; 

And  his  seed  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him; 

And  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  JjOUD  ; 

For  he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me; 

For  I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

()  bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain ; 

And  forgive  all  my  sins. 

0  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me : 

L(;t  mc  not  be  ashamed,  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me, 

For  I  wait  on  thee. 

Kcdeem  Israel,  ()  God, 

Out  of  all  his  troubles. 


rsAi.M  XXVL 

JUDGE  me,  O  Tx)ri),   for  I  have  walked  in  mine 
integrity : 
I  have  trusted  also  in  the  Lord  ;  therefore  I  shall 
not  slide. 

J^^xamine  me,  ()  Lord,  nnd  prove  me; 
Try  my  reins  and  my  heart. 


THE  PSALTER,  29 

For  thy  loviog-kindriess  is  before  mine  eyes; 

And  I  have  walked  in  thy  truth. 

I  have  not  sat  with  vain  persons ; 

Neither  will  I  go  in  with  dissemblers. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil  doers, 

And  will  not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

I  will  wash  mine  hands  in  inuocency ; 

So  will  I  compass  thine  altar,  0  Lord : 

That  I  may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanksgiving, 

And  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house, 

And  the  place  where  thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners. 

Nor  my  life  with  bloody  men : 

In  whose  hands  is  mischief, 

And  their  right  hand  is  full  of  bribes. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine  integrity: 

E adeem  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place : 

In  the  congregations  will  I  bless  the  Lord. 


SIXTH  DAY   OF    THE   MONTH. 

Afternoon  Scrbi'ct. 
Psalm  XXVII. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  whom 
shall  I  fear? 
The  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life ;  of  whom  shall 
I  be  afraid  ? 


30  THE  PSALTER. 

Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me, 

My  heart  shall  not  fear  : 

Though  war  shouhl  rise;  against  me, 

In  this  will  I  be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lokd,  that  will  I 
seek  after ; 

That  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life, 

To  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to  inquire 
in  his  temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion : 

In  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me; 

He  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me; 

Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices 

of  joy ; 

I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord. 

Hear,  O  Loud,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice: 

Have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face ;  my  heart  said 
unto  thee, 

Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; 

Put  not  thy  servant  away  in  anger: 

Thou  hast  been  my  help ; 

Leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  0  God  of  my 
salvation. 


THE  PSALTER.  31 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me, 

Then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ; 

And  lead  me  in  a  plain  path, 

Because  of  mine  enemies. 

I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord 

In  tlie  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  Lord : 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  thine 
heart : 

Wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 


Psalm  XXVIIL 

UNTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord, 
My  rock,  be  not  silent  to  me; 

Lest,  if  thou  be  silent  to  me, 

I  become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I  cry 
unto  thee, 

When  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  thy  holy  oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked, 

And  with  the  workers  of  iniquity ; 

Which  speak  peace  to  their  neighbors, 

But  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Because  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions. 


32  THE  PSALTER. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield  ; 
My  heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped: 

Therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth  ; 

And  with  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

The  lyjKD  is  their  .stren;rth, 

And  he  is  the  saving  strength  of  his  anointed. 

Save  thy  [x^ople,  and  hleiis  thirie  inheritance: 

Feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 


SEVENTH   DAY  OF   THE   MO>'TH, 

Psalm   XXIX. 

Gi  IVE  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty, 
r    Give  unto  the  Lord,  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  hb  name; 

Worship  the  Lord  in  the  heauty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  ufxjn  the  waters: 

The  God  of  glory  thundereth, 

The  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

The  voice  of  the  ly^KD  i.s  powerful ; 

The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  fuU  of  majesty. 

The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people; 

The  Lord  will  hless  his  people  with  peace. 


THE  PSALTER.  33 

Psalm  XXX. 

1WILL  extol  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  lifted 
me  up, 
And  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 

0  Lord  my  God, 

1  cried  uuto  thee,  and  thou  hast  healed  me. 

0  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave : 

Thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down 
to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his. 

And  give  thanks  to  the  remembrance  of  his  holi- 
ness. 

For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment; 

In  his  favor  is  life  : 

Weeping  may  endure  for  a  night, 

But  joy  coraeth  in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said, 

1  shall  never  be  moved. 

Lord,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong : 

Thou  didst  hide  thy  face ;  and  I  was  troubled. 

I  cried  to  thee,  0  Lord ; 

And  unto  the  Lord  I  made  supplication : 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down 
to  the  pit  ? 

Shall  the  dust  praise  thee  ?  shall  it  declare  thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  0  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me : 

Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 
3 


34  THE  PSALTER. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dan- 
cing; 

Thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me 
with  gladness : 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee, 
and  not  be  silent. 

O  LoKD  my  (jlod,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee  for 
ever. 


Psalm   XXXI. 


IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  uever 
be  ashamed  : 
Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 
Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me  ;  deliver  me  speedily  : 
Be  thou  my  strong  rock,  for  an  house  of  defence  to 

save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress ; 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy: 

For  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble ; 

Thou  hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities : 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy : 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble : 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief, 

My  strength  faileth  because  of  mine  iniquity, 

But  I  trusted  in  thee,  0  Lord : 

I  said.  Thou  art  my  God. 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand : 

Deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies,  and 

from  them  that  persecute  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  35 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant ; 

Save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee, 

Which  thou  hast  wrought  for  them  that  trust  in 
thee,  before  the  sons  of  men  ! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man : 

Thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a  pavilion  from 
the  strife  of  tongues. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord : 

For  he  hath  shewed  me  his  marvellous  kindness  in 
a  strong  city. 

O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints : 

For  the  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful. 

And  plentifully  rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart, 

All  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 


SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon  Strbi'«. 
Psalm   XXXII. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is   forgiven, 
whose  sin  is  covered. 
Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth 
not  iniquity, 

And  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 


36  THE  PSALTER. 

I  acknowle^]ged  my  am  unto  thee,  and  mine  in- 
iquity have  I  not  hid: 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  trans^essions  unto  the 
Lord; 

And  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  thin  shall  every  one  that  i.s  godly  pray  unto 
thee  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  he  found : 

Surely  in  the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not 
come  nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding  [AnQf^;  thou  «halt  preserve  me 
from  trouble  ; 

Thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of  de- 
liverance. 

Many  feorrow-  .shall  he  to  the  v.ickfrd  : 

But  he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  com- 
pass him  about 

Be  glad  in  the  Ix^kd,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous: 

And  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart 


Psalm  XXXIIL 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous : 
For  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp: 
Sing  unto  him  with  the  psaltery,  and  an  inBtrument 
of  ten  strings. 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  Hong; 
Play  skilfully  with  a  loud  noise. 


I 


THE  PSALTER.  37 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; 

And  all  his  works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment: 

The  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made ; 

And  all  the  host  of  them  hy  the  hreath  of  his 
mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  an 
heap : 

He  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  : 

Let  all  the  inhahitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ; 

He  commanded,  and  it  stood  fast. 

The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought. 

He  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none  effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever, 

The  thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  ; 

And  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own 
inheritance. 

The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ; 

He  beholdeth  all  the  sons  of  men: 

From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh 

Upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth ; 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him, 

Upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy ; 


38  THE  PSALTER. 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death, 
And  to  keep  them  alive  in  famine. 
Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  IjjKIj: 
He  is  our  help  and  our  shield. 
For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him, 
Because  we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 
Let  thy  mercy,  O  Ijjiuj,  he  upon  us, 
According  as  we  hope  in  thee. 


I 


EIGHTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

doming  StthUt. 

Psalm  XXXIV. 

WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times: 

His  praise  shaU  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 
My  soul  shall  make  her  boa-rt  in  the  L/jHIj: 
The  humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  he  glad- 

0  ruagnify  tlie  Jjjhij  with  me, 
And  let  us  ezalt  his  name  together. 

1  sought  tlie  Lord,  an  i  he  heard  me, 
And  delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  uoto  him,  and  were  lightened: 
And  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 
This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him, 
And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 


THE  PSALTER.  39 

The  angel  of  the  Lord   encampeth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him, 
And  delivereth  them. 
O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good : 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints  ; 

For  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 
The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger: 
But  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any 
good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me : 

1  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 
What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life, 

And  loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 
Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 
And  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile. 
Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 
Seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 
The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous. 
And  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 
The  face  of  the  I>ord  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 
To  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 
The  righteous  cry,  and  tlie  Lord  heareth, 
And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 
The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  tliat  are  of  a  broken 
heart, 
And  savetli  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 
Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous : 
But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  alL 
He  keepetli  all  his  bones: 
Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 


40  THE  PSALTER. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked : 

And  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  deso- 
late. 

The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants ; 

And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be 
desolate. 


Psalm  XXXVI. 

THY  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 
And  thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 

Thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep  : 

0  Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 

How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God ! 

Therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness 
of  thy  house; 

And  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of 
thy  pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life: 

In  thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 

O  continue  thy  loving-kindness   unto  them  that 
know  thee ; 

And  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me, 

And  let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 


THE  PSALTER,  41 

EIGHTH  DAY   OF    THE   MOXTH. 

Psalm   XXXVII. 

FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evil-doers, 
Neither  be  thou  envious  against  the  workers  of 
iniquity. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 

And  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; 

So  shalt  thoQ  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou 
shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; 

And  he  shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord  ; 

Trust  also  in  him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light, 

And  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  : 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in 
his  way, 

Because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices 
to  pass. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath : 

Fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evil-doers  shall  be  cut  off: 

But  those  that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  in- 
herit the  earth. 


42  THE  rS ALTER. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not 
be: 

Yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place,  and^ 
it  shall  not  be. 

But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth  ; 

And  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abnndance  of 
peace. 

A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath 

Is  better  than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken : 

But  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  LoKi)  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright: 

And  their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time : 

And  in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied. 

For  such  as  be  blessed  of  him  shall  inherit  the 
earth ; 

And  they  that  be  cursed  of  him  shall  be  cut  off. 

The  steps   of  a   good   man   are   ordered   by   the 
Lord; 

And  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 
*"   Though    he    fall,    he    shall    not   be   utterly   cast 
down  : 

For  the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old ; 

Yet  have  I  not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken, 

Nor  his  seed  begging  bread. 

He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth; 

And  his  ?ecd  is  blessed. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; 


THE  PSALTER.  43 

And  dwell  for  evermore. 
For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment, 
And  forsaketb  not  his  saints  ; 
They  are  preserved  for  ever : 
But  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land, 
And  dwell  therein  for  ever. 
The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 
And  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 
The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ; 
^one  of  his  steps  shall  slide. 
I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 
And  spreading  hinisell'  like  a  green  bay-tree. 
Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not : 
Yea,  I  sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 
Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright : 
For  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 
But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together : 
The  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 
But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord : 
He  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them : 
He  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them, 
Because  they  trust  in  him. 


44  THE  rSALTER. 

NINTH  DAY   OF  THE   MONTH. 

Psalm   XXXIX. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways, 
That  I  sin  not  with  my  tongue : 

I  wiU  keep  my  mouth  with  a  bridle, 

While  the  wicked  is  before  me. 

I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even 
from  good  ; 

And  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me; 

While  I  was  musing  the  fire  burned  : 

Then  spake  I  with  my  tongue : 

Loiii),  make  me  to  know  mine  end. 

And  the  measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is ; 

That  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  an  handbreadth ; 

And  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee: 

Verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether 
vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show : 

Surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain  : 

He  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who  shall 
gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for? 

My  hope  is  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions: 

Make  me  not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 


THE  PS  ALTER.  45 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ; 

Because  thou  didst  it. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me : 

I  am  consumed  by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  in- 
iquity, 

Thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a 
moth : 

Surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my 
cry; 

Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears : 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee, 

And  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

0  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength, 

Before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 


NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   XL. 

I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  : 
And  he  inclined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 
He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  an  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay  : 

And  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  established  my 
goings. 


46  THE  PSALTER. 

And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even 
praise  unto  our  God  : 

Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear, 

And  shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust, 

And  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn 
aside  to  lies. 

Many,  0  Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  thou  hast  done. 

And  thy  thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward : 

They  cannot  he  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee ; 

If  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them, 

They  are  more  than  can  he  numhered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire; 

INIine  cars  hast  thou  opened  : 

Burnt  offering  and  sin  offering  hast  thou  not 
required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me : 

I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God ; 

Yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation ; 

Lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips, 

0  Lord,  thou  knowest. 

1  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my 
heart ; 

I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation, 
I  have  not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy 
truth  from  the  great  congregation. 


THE  PSALTER.  47 

Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord  : 

Let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continually 
preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about, 

Mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that 
I  am  not  able  to  look  up ; 

They  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head, 
therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  0  Lord,  to  deliver  me : 

O  LoKi),  make  haste  to  help  me. 

Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  together 

That  seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it : 

Let  them  be  driven  backward  and  put  to  shame 

That  wish  me  evil. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee: 

Let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually, 

The  Lord  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy ; 

Yet  the  Lord  thinketh  upon  me: 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ; 

Make  no  tarrying,  0  my  God. 


48  THE  PSALTER. 

TENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^ortting  ^trbi'a. 
Psalm  XLI. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor : 
The  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive, 

And  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth ; 

And  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him  unto  the  will  of  his 
enemies. 

The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of 
languishing : 

Thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me : 

Heal  my  soul ;  for  I  have  sinned  against  thee. 

Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me,  saying. 

When  shall  he  die,  and  his  name  perish  ? 

And  if  he  come  to  see  me,  he  speaketh  vanity ; 

His  heart  gathereth  iniquity  to  itself: 

When  he  goeth  abroad,  he  telleth  it. 

All  that  hate  me  whisper  together  against  me : 

Against  me  do  they  devise  my  hurt. 

An  evil  disease,  say  they,  cleaveth  fast  unto  him : 

And  now  that  he  lieth  he  shall  rise  up  no  more. 

Yea.  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom  I  trusted, 
which  did  eat  of  my  bread, 

Hath  lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

By  this  I  know  that  thou  favorest  me, 

Because  mine  enemy  doth  not  triumph  over  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  49 

And  as  for  me,  thou  upboldest  me  in  mine  integrity, 
And  settest  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
From  everlasting,  and  to  everlasting. 
Amen,  and  Amen. 


Psalm   XLII. 


AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks, 
So  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  0  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God : 

When  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 

While  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy 
God? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my 
soul  in  me, 

For  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I  went  with 
them  to  the  house  of  God, 

With  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude 
that  kept  holyday. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me  ? 

Hope  thou  iu  God :  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him 

For  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

0  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me : 

Therefore  will  I  remember  thee  from  the  land  of 
Jordan, 

And  of  the  Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 
4 


50  THE  PSALTER. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts : 

All  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over  me. 

Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness 
in  the  daytime, 

And  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me, 

And  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me  ? 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of 
the  enemy  ? 

As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  re- 
proach me ; 

While  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Hope  thou  in  God ;  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him, 

Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my 
God. 


TENTH   DAY   OF  THE   MONTH. 

gt{tcrnoon  ^frbi«. 
Psalm  XLHI. 

JUDGE  me,  0  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against 
an  ungodly  nation : 
0  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man. 


THE  PSALTER.  51 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength ;  why  dost 
thou  cast  me  off? 

Why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of 
the  enemy  ? 

Oh  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth;  let  them 
lead  me : 

Let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill, 

And  to  thy  tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God, 

Unto  God  my  exceeding  joy: 

Yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee,  O  God,  my 
God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  0  my  soul  ? 

And  why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me  ? 

Hope  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet  praise  him, 

Who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 


Psalm  XLIV. 


WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers 
have  told  us. 

What  work  thou  didst  in  their  days,  in  the  times 
of  old. 

How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  with  thy 
hand,  and  plantedst  them ; 

How  thou  didst  afflict  the  people,  and  cast  them  out. 

For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their 
own  sword. 

Neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them  : 


62  THE  PSALTER. 

But  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light 
of  thy  countenance. 

Because  thou  hadst  a  favor  unto  them. 

Thou  art  my  King,  0  God : 

Command  deliverances  for  Jacob. 

In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long, 

And  praise  thy  name  for  ever. 

If  we  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our  God, 

Or  stretched  out  our  hands  to  a  strange  god ; 

Shall  not  God  search  this  out? 

For  he  knoweth  the  secrets  of  the  heart. 

Yea,  for  thy  sake  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long ; 

We  are  counted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

Awake,  why  sleepest  thou,  0  Lord? 

Arise,,  cast  us  not  off  for  ever. 

Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face, 

And  forgettest  our  affliction  and  our  oppression? 

Arise  for  our  help, 

And  redeem  us  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 


ELEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHornins  ^trbuc. 

Psalm  XLV. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter : 
I  speak  of  the  things  which  I  have  made  touch- 
ing the  king : 
My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 


THE  PSALTER.  53 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  ; 

Grace  is  poured  into  thy  lips : 

Therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most  Mighty, 

With  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously, 

Because  of  truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness : 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible 
things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  king's 
enemies ; 

"Whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  Gud,  is  for  ever  and  ever: 

The  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 

Therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee 

With  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honorable 
women : 

Upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold 
of  Ophir. 

Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline 
thine  ear ; 

Forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's 
house ; 

So  shall  the  king  greatly  desire  thy  beauty : 

For  he  is  thy  Lord  ;  and  worship  thou  him. 

And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift; 

Even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  thy 
favor. 


54  THE  PSALTER. 

The  king'?:  daughter  Is  all  glorious  within : 

Her  clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  king  in  raiment  of 
needlework  : 

The  virgins  her  companions  that  follow  her 

Shall  he.  brought  unto  tlif.-e. 

With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought: 

They  shall  enter  into  the  king's  palace. 

Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children, 

\Vhom  thou  njaye.st  make  prince;-  in  all  the  earth. 

I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all 
generations : 

Therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee  for  ever  and 
ever. 


Psalm  XLVI. 


G1  OD  is  our  refuge  and  .strength, 
r     A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  not   we  fear,  though  the  earth  be 
removed, 

And  though  the   mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea ; 

Though  the  waters  there^jf  roar  and  be  troubled, 

Though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God, 

The  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  HigL 


THE  PSALTER.  55 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be 
moved : 

God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  niaketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth  ; 

He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in 
sunder ; 

He  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God : 

I  will  be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be 
exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 


ELEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^ftcnioDii  5crbicc. 

Psalm   XLVH. 

OH  clap  your  hands,  all  ye  people ; 
Shout  unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ; 
He  is  a  great  King  over  all  the  earth. 


56  THE  PSALTER. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us, 

And  the  nations  under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 

The  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout, 

The  Lord  with  the  sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises : 

Sing  praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth : 

Sing  ye  praises  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  : 

God  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together, 

Even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham. 

For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God ; 

He  is  greatly  exalted. 


Psalm  XLVIII. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised, 
In  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his 
holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth, 

Is  Mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of  the  north, 

The  city  of  the  great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

For  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled, 

They  passed  by  together. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled ; 


THE  PSALTER.  57 

They  were  troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen 

In  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God : 

God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to  thy  name,  0  God, 

So  is  thy  praise  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth : 

Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

Let  Mount  Zion  rejoice, 

Let  the  daughters  of  Judah  be  glad, 

Because  of  thy  judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her : 

Tell  the  towers  thereof. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks, 

Consider  her  palaces ; 

That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever : 

He  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


TWELFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Nomina  ^trbiw. 
Psalm  XLIX. 

HEAR  this,  all  ye  people ; 
Give  ear,  all  ye  inhabitants  of  the  world : 
Both  low  and  high, 
Rich  and  poor  together. 


58  THE  Pii ALTER. 

My  iMoutli  shall  speak  of  wisdom  ; 

And  the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of  under- 
standing. 

J  will  iiK'line  mine  car  to  a  parable: 

I  will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

Wliercroio  should  1  ic'tir  in  th(!  diiys  of  evil, 

When  the  iniquity  of  my  heels  shall  compass  me 
about  ? 

Tiu^  that  trust  in  their  wealth, 

And  boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 

Moneof  them  can  by  nny  nicniis  redeem  his  brother, 

Nor  give  to  God  a  ransom  for  him : 

Tiiiit  he  should  still  live  for  ever. 

And  not  see  corruption. 

For  lie  s(H!th  that  wise  men  die, 

Likewise  the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish, 

And  leave  their  wealth  to  others. 

Their  inward  thought  is,  that  tiieir  houses  shall 
continue  for  ever, 

And  their  dwellinjy  places  to  all  <renerations ; 

They  call  their  lands  after  their  own  names. 

Nevertheless  nian  hein<jj  in  honor  al)ideth  not: 

He  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

This  their  way  is  their  folly: 

Yet  their  posterity  approve  their  sayings. 

But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  fjom  the  power  of 
the  <:rave : 

For  he  shall  receive  me. 

Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich, 


THE  PSALTER.  59 

When  the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased : 
For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  cany  nothing  away ; 
His  g^lory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 
Though  while  he  live<l  he  blessed  his  soul, 
And  men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou  doest  well  to 
thyself, 

He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers; 
They  shall  never  see  light 
Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandeth  not, 
Is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


TWELFTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Eftftnooii  Strbict. 
Psalm   L. 

THE  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath  spoken, 
And  called  the  earth  from  the  rising  of  the  sun 
unto  the  going  down  thereof. 

Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty, 

God  hath  shined. 

Our  Go<l  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence: 

A  fire  shall  devour  before  him, 

And   it  shall  be  very  tempestuous   round  about 
him. 

He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 

And  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people : 

Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ; 


60  TJJi:  PSALTER. 

Those  that  have  made  a  covenant  with  me  by  gao 
rifice. 
And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness; 
For  God  i.-i  Judge  hini.self. 
Hear,  0  my  people,  and  I  will  speak ; 

0  Israel,  and  I  will  testify  against  thee : 

1  am  Go'i,  even  thy  God. 

I  will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices ; 

Or  thy  burnt  off'eringH,  to  have  be'.-u  continually 
before  me. 

I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house, 

Kor  he-goats  out  of  tliy  foldii. 

For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine, 

And  the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  liill-;. 

I  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains : 

And  the  wild  bea>:tg  of  the  field  are  mine. 

If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not  tell  thee : 

For  the  world  h  mine,  and  the  fulnejia  thereo£ 

Will  I  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls, 

Or  drink  the  blood  of  goats? 

Ofier  unto  God  thanksgiving ; 

And  pay  thy  vows  unto  tne  Most  High  : 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble ; 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith, 

What  hast  thou  to  do  to  declare  my  statutes. 

Or  that  thou  ghouldest  take  my  covenant  in  thy 
mouth  ? 

Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction, 

And  cactest  my  words  behind  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  61 

When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  then  thou  consentedst 
with  him, 

And  hast  been  partaker  with  adulterers. 

Thou  givest  thy  mouth  to  evU, 

And  thy  tongue  frameth  deceit. 

Thou  sittest  and  speakest  against  thy  brother ; 

Thou  slanderest  thine  own  mother's  son. 

These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  kept  silence ; 

Thou  thoughtest  that  I  was  altogether  such  an  one 
as  thyself: 

But  I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  be- 
fore thine  eyes. 

Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God, 

Lest  I  tear  you  in  pieces,  and  there  be  none  to 
deliver : 

Whoso  offereth  praise  glorifieth  me : 

And  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  aright 

Will  I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 


THIRTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHornfns  5trbt«. 
Psalm   LI. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 
loving-kindness : 
According  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies 
blot  out  my  transgressions. 


C2  THE  PSALTER. 

AVash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity. 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  : 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned. 

And  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight : 

That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 

And  be  clear  when  then  jndgest. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 

And  in  the  Mdden  part  then  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness  ; 

That  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins, 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God ; 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ; 

And  take  not  thy  holy  spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salyation: 

And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  spirit 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  God 
of  my  salvation ; 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 


THE  PSALTER.  63 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice ;  else  would  I  ijive  it : 

Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit  : 

A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  0  God,  thou  wilt  not 
despise. 

Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  ; 

Build  thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt 
offering : 

Then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


T 


Psalm   LIII. 
HE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 


Corrupt  are  they,  and  have  done  abominable  in- 
iquity ; 

There  is  none  that  doeth  g-ood. 

God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men. 

To  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand. 

That  did  seek  God. 

Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back ;  they  are  altogether 
become  filthy ; 

There  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

O  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of  Zion  ! 

When  God  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his  people, 

Jacob  shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 


64  THE  PSALTER. 

THIRTEENTH  DAY   OF   THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  LV. 

GIVE  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God ; 
And  hide  not  thyself  from  my  supplication. 

Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me : 

I  mourn  in  my  complaint,  and  make  a  noise ; 

Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy, 

Because  of  the  oppression  of  the  wicked ; 

For  they  cast  iniquity  upon  me, 

And  in  wrath  they  hate  me. 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me ; 

And  the  terrors  of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me, 

And  horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove ! 

For  then  would  I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off, 

And  remain  in  the  wilderness. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God ; 

And  the  Lord  shall  save  me. 

Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray, 
and  cry  aloud : 

And  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the  battle 
that  was  against  me : 

For  there  were  many  with  me. 

God  shall  hear,  and  afflict  them, 


THE  PSALTER.  65 

Even  he  that  abideth  of  old. 
Because  they  have  no  changes, 
Therefore  they  fear  not  God. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sus- 
tain thee : 
He  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be  moved. 


Psalm  LVI. 


BE   merciful  unto   me,  O   God;   for   man   would 
swallow  me  up : 

He  fighting  daily  oppresseth  me. 

Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  me  up : 

For  they  be  many  that  fight  against  me,  0  thou 
Most  High. 

What  time  I  am  afraid, 

I  will  trust  in  thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  his  word : 

In  God  I  have  put  my  trust,  I  will  not  fear 

What  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

Every  day  they  wrest  my  words : 

All  their  tiioughts  are  against  me  for  evil. 

They  gather  themselves  together,  they  hide  them- 
selves, 

They  mark  my  steps, 

When  they  wait  for  my  soul. 

Thou  tellest  my  wanderings  : 

Put  thou  my  tears  into  thy  bottle ; 

Are  they  not  in  thy  book  ? 
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66  THE  PSALTER. 

When  I  cry  unto  thee,  then   skall  mine  enemiea 
turn  back : 
This  I  know,  for  God  is  for  me. 
In  God  will  I  j^rai^e  LL-;  word : 
In  the  Lord  will  I  praise  his  word. 
In  God  have  I  put  my  trust,  I  will  DOt  be  afraid ; 
What  man  can  do  unto  me. 
Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  0  God : 
I  will  render  praises  unto  thee. 
For  thou  hast  delivered  my  s>ul  from  death: 
Wilt  not  thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling  ? 
That  I  may  walk  before  God 
In  the  light  of  the  living. 


FOURTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^QVxixL%  Strbut. 
PsAOi  LVII. 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me ; 
For  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee : 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  wiU  I  make  my 
refuge, 
Until  these  calamities  be  overpast. 
I  will  cry  unto  God  Most  High  ; 
TJnto  God  that  performeth  all  things  for  me. 
He  shall  &end  from  heaven,  and  save  me 
From  the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up. 


THE  PSALTER.  67 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens : 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed : 

I  will  sing  and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp : 

I  myself  ^vill  awake  early. 

I  will  praise  thee,  0  Lord,  among  the  people : 

I  will  sin^  unto  thee  amono^  the  nations. 

For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens. 

And  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens : 

Let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 


Psalm   LIX. 


DELIVER  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  my  God: 
Defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
Deliver  me  from  the  workers  of  iniquity, 
And  save  me  from  bloody  men. 
For,  lo,  they  lie  in  wait  for  my  soul ; 
The  mighty  are  gathered  against  me : 
Not  for  my  transgression,  nor  for  my  sin,  0  Lord. 
They  run,  and  prepare  themselves  without  my  fault: 
Awake  to  help  me,  and  behold. 
For  God  is  my  defence. 
The  God  of  my  mercy  shall  prevent  me : 
For  the  sin  of  their  mouth,  and  the  words  of  their  lipSj 
Let  them  even  be  taken  in  their  pride, 


68  THE  PSALTER. 

And  for  cursing  and  lying  which  they  speak. 

And  let  tlieiu  know  that  God  ruleth  in  Jacob, 

Unto  the  ends  of  the  earth 

But  I  will  sing  of  thy  power ; 

Yea,  I  will  sing  aloud  of  thy  mercy  in  the  morning j 

For  thon  hast  been  my  defence, 

And  refuge  in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing: 

For  God  is  my  defence,  and  the  God  of  my  mercy. 


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FOURTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon  5crbi«. 
Psalm  LX. 
GOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  off.  thou  hast  scattered 


us; 

Thou  hast  been  displeased ;  0  turn  thyself  to  us 
again. 

Thou  hast  made  the  earth  to  tremble ;  thou  hast 
broken  it : 

Heal  the  breaches  thereof;  for  it  shaketh. 

Thou  hast  showed  thy  people  hard  things : 

Thou  hast  made  us  to  drink  the  wine  of  astonish- 
ment. 

Thou  hast  given  a  banner  to  them  that  fear  thee, 

That  it  may  be  displayed  because  of  the  truth. 

That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered, 


THE  PSALTER.  69 

Save  with  thy  right  hand,  and  hear  me. 
Who  will  bring  me  into  the  strong  city  ? 
Who  will  lead  me  into  Edom?  . 
Wilt  not  thou,  O  God,  which  hadst  cast  us  off? 
And  thou,  0  God,  which  didst  not  go  out  with  our 
armies  ? 

Give  us  help  from  trouble: 

For  vain  is  the  help  of  man. 

Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly : 

For  he  it  is  that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 


Psalm  LXI. 


HEAR  my  cry,  O  God  ; 
Attend  unto  my  prayer. 

From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee, 
when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed : 

Lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me, 

And  a  strong  tower  from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever : 

I  will  trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows : 

Thou  hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear 
thy  name. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever, 

That  I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 


70  THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  LXII. 

TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God : 
From  Mm  cometh  my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation : 

He  is  my  defence,  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God; 

For  my  expectation  is  from  him. 

Ho  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  : 

He  is  my  defence ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory : 

The  rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  him  at  all  times,  ye  people; 

Pour  out  your  heart  before  him : 

God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a  lie : 

To  be  laid  in  the  balance  ; 

They  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression, 

And  become  not  vain  in  robbery : 

If  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

God  hath  spoken  once, 

Twice  have  I  heard  this ; 

That  power  belongeth  unto  God : 

Also  unto  thee,  O  Loiid,  belongeth  mercy: 

For  thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his 
work. 


THE  PSALTER.  71 

FIFTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

iHorning  %tiVitt. 
Psalm  LXIIL 

OGOD,  thou  art  my  God  ;  early  will  I  seek  thee : 
My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for 
thee, 

In  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is. 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory, 

So  as  I  have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life ; 

My  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live : 

I  will  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness. 

And  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  jojrfiil  lips ; 

AVhen  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed, 

And  meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

Therefore  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee: 

Thy  right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

But  those  that  seek  my  soul,  to  destroy  it. 

Shall  go  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth. 

They  shall  fall  by  the  sword  : 

They  shall  be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God : 

Every  one  that  sweareth  by  him  shall  glory ; 

But  the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be 
stopped. 


72  THE  rS ALTER. 


Psalm  LXIV. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer : 
Preserve  my  life  from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

Hide  me  from  the  .s(;cret  counsel  of  the  wicked  ; 

From  the  insurrection  of  the  workers  of  iniquity : 

Wlio  whet  tlieir  tougue  like  a  Hword, 

And  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  arrows,  even 
bitter  words : 

That  they  may  nhoot  in  secret  at  the  perfect: 

Suddenly  do  they  shoot  at  him,  and  fear  not. 

They  encourage  themselveH  in  an  evil  matter; 

They  commune  of  laying  .snare??  privily; 

They  say,  Who  shall  see  them  ? 

They  search  out  iniquities ;  they  accomplish  a 
diligent  search: 

Both  the  inward  thought  of  every  one  of  them,  and 
the  heart  is  deep. 

liut  God  shall  shoot  at  them  ; 

With  an  arrow  suddenly  shall  they  be  wounded. 

80  they  shall  make  their  own  tongue  to  fall  upon 
themselves : 

All  that  see  them  shall  flee  away. 

And  all  men  shall  fear  ; 

And  shall  declare  the  work  of  God, 

For  they  shall  wisely  consider  of  his  doing. 

The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  shall 
trust  in  him ; 

And  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  glory. 


THE  PSALTER.  73 

FIFTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE   MONTH. 

g[,£ttrnoon  5£rbu£. 

Psalm  LXV. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion : 
And  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer, 

TJnto  thee  shall  all  flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me: 

As  for  our  transgressions,  thou  shalt  purge  them 
away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  thee, 

That  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts : 

We  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy 
house, 

Even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us, 

O  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Who  art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 

And  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea  : 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains ; 

Being  girded  with  power : 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves. 

And  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost   parts   are 
afraid  at  thy  tokens : 


74  THE  PSALTER. 

Thou  makest  the  ontgoings  of  the  morning  and 
evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it, 

Thou  greatly  enrichest  it, 

With  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water : 

Thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  pro- 
vided for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly ; 

Thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 

Thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers  ; 

Thou  blessest  the  springing  there^jf 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ; 

And  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wildeniess: 

And  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  ever}'  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks : 

The  valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  com; 

They  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 


PSAL3I    LXVI. 


MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands: 
Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name : 
Make  his  praise  glorious. 
All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee, 
And  shall  sing  unto  thee ; 
They  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 
He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land: 
They  went  through  the  flood  on  foot : 


THE  PSALTER.  75 

There  did  we  rojoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever ; 

His  eyes  behold  the  nations : 

Let  not  the  rebellious  exult  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people, 

And  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard: 

Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life. 

And  sutlereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

For  thou,  0  God,  hast  proved  us : 

Thou  hast  tried  us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings, 
I  will  i)ay  thee  my  vows, 

Which  my  lips  have  uttered. 

And  my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in 
trouble. 

Come,  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God, 

And  I  will  declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my 
soul. 

I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth. 

And  he  was  extolletl  with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart. 

The  Lord  will  not  hear  me: 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ; 

He  hath  attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God, 

Which  hath  not  turned  away  my  prayer,  nor  his 
mercy  from  me. 


76  THE  PSALTER. 

SIXTEENTH  DAY   OF   THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   LXVII. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us, 
And  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us ; 
That  thy  way  may  bo  known  upon  earth, 
Thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 
Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy : 
For  thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously, 
And  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 
Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ; 
Let  all  the  people  praise  thee. 
Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase : 
And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 
God  shall  bless  us  ; 
And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  him. 


A 


Psalm  LXVHL 

FATHER  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the 
widows, 
Is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 
God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families : 
He  bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains : 
But  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 


THE  PSALTER.  77 

O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people, 

When  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness ; 

The  earth  shook, 

The  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  presence  of  God  : 

Even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence  of  God, 
the  God  of  Israel. 

The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even 
thousands  of  angels; 

The  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in  the  holy 
place. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive ; 

Thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men, 

Yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God 
might  dwell  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits. 

Even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 


Psalm  LXIX. 


SAVE  me,  O  God  ; 
For.  the  waters  are  come  in  unto  my  soul. 
I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing : 
I  am  come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  over- 
flow me. 

I  am  weary  of  my  crying ;  my  throat  is  dried : 
Mine  eyes  fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 


78  THE  rS ALTER. 

But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee, 
O  Loud,  in  an  acceptable  time: 

0  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy, 
Hear  me  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 
Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink : 
Let  me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and 

out  of  the  deep  waters. 

Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me, 

Neither  let  the  deep  swallow  me  up  ; 

And  let  not  the  i)it  .shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 
'  Hear  me,  0  Lord ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good : 

Turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
tender  morcic!S. 

And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ; 

For  I  am  in  trouble  ;  hear  me  speedily. 

Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it : 

Deliver  me,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame,  and 
my  dishonor : 

Mine  adversaries  are  all  before  thee. 

Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ;  and  I  am  full  of 
heaviness : 

And  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there  was 
none; 

And  for  comforters,  but  I  found  none. 

They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat ; 

And  in  my  thirst  they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful : 

]^et  thy  salvation,  O  (lod,  set  me  up  on  high. 

1  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song, 


THE  PSALTER.  79 

And  will  magnify  him  with  thanksgiving. 

This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better  than  an  ox 

Or  bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad : 

And  your  heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 

For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor, 

And  dcspiseth  not  his  prisoners. 

Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him, 

The  seas,  and  every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities 
of  Judah; 

That  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  pos- 
session. 

The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it ; 

And  they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 


SIXTEENTH  DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon  .Scrbfcc. 

Psalm   LXX. 

MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me ; 
Make  haste  to  help  me,  0  Lord. 
Let  them  he  ashamed  and  confounded 
That  seek  after  my  soul  : 

Let  thein  be  turncid  backward  and  put  to  confusion 
That  desire  my  hurt. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee: 


80  THE  PSALTER. 

And  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually, 

Let  God  be  maguified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy ; 

Make  haste  unto  me,  O  God : 

Thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ; 

0  Lord,  make  no  tarrying. 


Psalm  LXXI. 


IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust: 
Let  me  never  be  put  to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape : 

Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may 
continually  resort : 

Thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me; 

For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 

Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked, 

Out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel 
man. 

For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God  : 

Thou  art  my  trust  from  my  youth. 

I  am  as  a  wonder  unto  many ; 

But  thou  art  my  strong  refuge. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise, 

And  with  thy  honor  all  the  day. 


THE  PSALTER.  81 

Cast  me  not  off  iu  the  time  of  old  age : 
Forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 
O  God,  be  Dot  far  from  me : 

0  my  God,  make  haste  for  my  help. 
But  I  will  hope  continually, 

And  will  yet  praise  thee  more  and  more. 
My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness, 
And  thy  salvation  all  the  day. 

1  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  : 

I  will  make  mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of 
thine  only. 

O  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  ; 
And  hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works. 
Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high ; 
"Who  hast  done  great  things, 

0  God,  w^ho  is  like  unto  thee  ? 

1  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery, 
Even  thy  truth,  O  my  God : 

.  Unto  thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp, 

O  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

My  lips  shaU  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto 
thee; 

And  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all 
the  day  long. 


82  THE  PSALTER. 

SEVENTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

plornin3  Strbitt. 

Psalm   LXXH. 

GIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God, 
And  thy  righteousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness, 

And  thy  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people. 

And  the  little  hiUs,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people, 

He  shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy, 

And  shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure, 

Throughout  all  generations. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass ; 

As  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish ; 

And  abundance  of  peace,  so   long   as   the   moon 
endureth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea, 

And  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him; 

And  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents : 


THE  PSALTER.  ^Z 

The  kings  of  Slieba  and  Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him : 

All  nations  shall  serve  him. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth ; 

The  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vio- 
lence ; 

And  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight: 

And  he  shall  live  ;  and  to  him  shaU  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba : 

Prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continually ; 

And  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  an  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  up- 
on the  top  of  the  mountains  ; 

The  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon  : 

And  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of  the 
earth. 

His  name  shall  endure  for  ever; 

His  name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun : 

And  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him ; 

All  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel, 

Who  only  doeth  wondrous  things : 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever ; 

And  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory. 

Amen,  and  Amen. 


84  THE  rS ALTER. 


Psalm  LXXIII. 

TRULY  God  is  good  to  Israel, 
Even  to  such  as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone; 

My  steps  had  well  nigh  slipped. 

For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish, 

When  I  saw  the  prosperity  of  the  wicked. 

For  there  are  no  bands  in  their  death  : 

But  their  strength  is  firm 

They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men  ; 

Neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

Therefore  pride  compasseth  them  about  as  a  chain; 

Violence  covereth  them  as  a  garment. 

Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness : 

They  have  more  than  heart  could  wish. 

They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning 
oppression : 

They  speak  loftily. 

Nevertheless  I  am  continually  with  thee: 

Thou  hast  holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

Thou.shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel, 

And  afterward  receive  me  to  glory. 

AVhom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee? 

And  there  is  none  upon  earth  that  I  desire  beside 
thee. 

My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth : 

But  God  is  the  strength  of  my  heart  and  my  portion 
for  ever. 

But  it  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to  God : 


THE  PSALTER.  85 


I  have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God, 
That  1  may  declare  all  thy  works. 


SEVENTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  LXXIV. 

OOOD,  why  liast  thou  cast  us  off  for  ever? 
Why  doth  thine  anger  smoke  against  the  sheep 
of  thy  pasture  ? 

Kcmember    thy    congregation,    which    thou    hast 
purchased  of  ohl, 

The   rod   of  tliiue   inheritance,  which   thou   hast 
redeemed ; 

This  mount  Zion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

There  is  no  more  any  prophet ; 

Neither  is  there  among  us  any  that  knoweth  how 
long. 

O  God,  how  long  shall  the  adversary  reproach  ? 

Shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thy  name  for  ever  ? 

Why  withdrawest  thou  thy  hand,  even  thy  right 
hand  ? 

Pluck  it  out  of  thy  bosom. 

For  God  is  my  King  of  old, 

Working  salvation  in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  by  thy  strength  : 

Thou  brakest  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  waters. 


86  Tjrn  psalter. 

Thou  brake-st  the  heads  of  leviathan  in  imoji"^, 

And  gavest  him  to  be  meat  to  the  people  inhabit- 
ing the  wilderness. 

Thou  did.^t  cleave  the  fountain  and  the  flood: 

Thou  driedst  up  mighty  rivers. 

The  day  is  tliiiie,  the  niglu  also  Is  thine: 

Thou  hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth: 

Thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 

Kemeraber  this,  that  the  enemy  hath  reproached, 
O  Loiuj, 

And  that  the  foolish  people  have  blasphemed  thy 
name. 


Psalm  LXXV. 


UNTO  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanki? ; 
Unto  thee  do  we  give  thanks ;  for  that  thy 
name  is  near: 

Thy  wondrous  works  declare 

When  I  shall  receive  the  congregation, 

I  will  judge  uprightly 

The  earth  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof  are  dis- 
solved : 

I  bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

I  said  unto  the  fooLs,  Deal  not  foolishly : 

And  to  the  wicked,  Lift  not  up  the  horn: 

Lilt  not  up  your  horn  on  high ; 

Speak  not  with  a  stifl'  neck 


THE  PSALTER.  87 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east, 

Nor  from  the  west,  nor  from  the  south. 

But  God  is  the  judge: 

He  putteth  down  one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and 
the  wine  is  red  ; 

It  is  full  of  mixture,  and  he  poureth  out  of  the 
same: 

But  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 
shall  wring  them  out,  and  drink  them. 

But  I  will  declare  for  ever, 

I  will  sing  praises  to  the  God  of  Jacob. 

All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I  cut  off; 

But  the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 


I 


EIGHTEENTH  DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

^loritincj  5crbiit, 

Psalm  LXXVI. 

N  Judah  is  God  known  : 
His  name  is  great  in  IsraeL 


In  Salem  also  is  his  tabernacle, 
And  his  dwelling-place  in  Zion, 
There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow ; 
The  shield,  and  the  sword,  and  the  battle. 
Thou   art   more   glorious  and  excellent  than  the 
mountains  of  prej. 


88  Tin:  PSALTI'JR. 

The  stout  hearted  are  spoiled,  they  have  slept  their 
sleep ; 

And  none  of  the  men  of*  might  have  found  their 
hands. 

At  thy  rebuke,  0  God  of  Jacob, 

liotii  the  chariot  and  horse  are  cast  into  a  dead 
sleep. 

Thou,  even  thou,  art  to  be  feared: 

And  who  may  stand  in  tliy  sight  wlien  once  thou 
art  angry  ? 

Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from 
heaven ; 

Tlie  earth  feared,  and  was  still, 

When  God  arose  to  judgment, 

To  save  all  the  nusek  of  the  earth. 

Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee : 

The  remainder  of  wrath  slialt  thou  restrain. 

Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  your  God : 

Let  all  that  be  round  about  him  bring  presents 
unto  him  that  ought  to  be  feared. 

He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes : 

He  is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 


Psalm   LXXVII. 

ICRIKD  unto  CJod  with  my  voice; 
Even  unto  God  with  my  voice,  and  he  gave  ear 
unto  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  89 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord  : 

My  sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not ; 

My  soiil  refused  to  be  comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled : 

I  complained,  and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking : 

I  am  so  troubled  that  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old, 

The  years  of  ancient  times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night: 

I  commune  with  mine  own  heart ; 

And  my  spirit  made  diligent  search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever  ? 

And  will  he  be  favoral)le  no  more  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ? 

Doth  his  promise  fail  for  evermore? 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious  ? 

Hath  he  in  anger  shut  up  his  tender  mercies?  - 

And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity ; 

But  I  will  remember  the  years  of  the  right  hand 
of  the  :Most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord ; 

Surely  I  will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work, 

And  talk  of  thy  doings. - 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary : 

Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  our  God? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders : 

Thou  hast  declared  thy  strength  among  the 
people. 


90  THE  PSALTER. 

Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people, 

The  sons  of  Jacob  aud  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  0  God ; 

The  waters  saw  thee,  they  were  afraid : 

The  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water ; 

The  skies  sent  out  a  sound : 

Thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven; 

The  lightning's  lightened  the  world : 

The  earth  trembled  and  shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 

And  thy  path  in  the  great  waters, 

And  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock. 

By  the  hand  of  Moses  and  Aaron. 


EIGHTEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  LXXVIII.— Part  I. 

GIVE  ear,  O  my  people,  to  my  law : 
Incline  your  ears  to  the  words  of  my  mouth. 
I  will  open  my  mouth  in  a  parable ; 
I  will  utter  dark  sayings  of  old : 
Which  we  have  heard  and  known, 
And  our  fathers  have  told  us. 


THE  PS  ALTER.  91 

We  will  not  hide  them  from  their  children, 

Showing  to  the  generation  to  come  the  praises  of 
the  Lord, 

And  his  strength,  and  his  wonderful  works  that  he 
hath  done. 

For  he  established  a  testimony  in  Jacob, 

And  appointed  a  law  in  Israel, 

Which  he  commanded  our  fathers, 

That  they  should  make  them  known  to  their  chil- 
dren: 

That  the  generation  to  come  might  know  them, 
even  the  children  which  should  be  born ; 

Who  should  arise  and  declare  them  to  their  chil- 
dren : 

That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God, 

And  not  forget  the  works  of  God, 

But  keep  his  commandments : 

And  might  not  be  as  their  fathers, 

A  stubborn  and  rebellious  generation ; 

A  generation  that  set  not  their  heart  aright. 

And  whose  spirit  was  not  steadfast  with  God. 

The  children  of  Ephraim,  being  armed  and  carry- 
ing bows, 

Turned  back  in  the  day  of  battle. 

They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God, 

And  refused  to  walk  in  his  law; 

And  forgat  his  works, 

And  his  wonders  that  he  had  showed  them. 

Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  their 
fathers, 


92  THE  PSALTER. 

In  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

He  divided  the  sea,  and  caused  them  to  pass 
through ; 

And  he  made  the  waters  to  stand  as  an  heap. 

In  the  daytime  also  he  led  them  with  a  cloud, 

And  all  the  night  with  a  liglit  of  fire. 

He  clave  the  rocks  in  the  wilderness, 

And  gave  them  drink  as  out  of  the  great  depths. 

He  brought  streams  also  out  of  the  rock, 

And  caused  waters  to  run  down  like  rivers. 

And  they  sinned  yet  more  against  him. 

By  provoking  the  Most  High  in  the  wilderness. 

And  they  tempted  God  in  their  heart 

By  asking  meat  for  tlieir  lust. 

Yea,  they  spake  against  God ; 

They  said,  Can  God  furnish  a  table  in  the  wilder- 
ness? 


NINETEENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  LXXVIII.— Part  II. 

BEHOLD,  he  smote  the  rock,  that  the  waters  gushed 
out, 
And  the  streams  overflowed  ; 
Can  he  give  bread  also  ? 
Can  he  provide  flesh  for  his  people  ? 


THE  PSALTER.  93 

Therefore  the  Lord  heard  this,  and  was  wroth : 
So  a  fire  was  kindled  against  Jacob, 
And  anger  also  came  up  against  Israel ; 
Because  they  believed  not  in  God, 
And  trusted  not  in  his  salvation : 
Though  he  had  commanded  the  clouds  from  above, 
And  opened  the  doors  of  heaven ; 
And  had  rained  down  manna  upon  them  to  eat, 
And  had  given  them  of  the  corn  of  heaven. 
Man  did  eat  angels'  food  : 
He  sent  them  meat  to  the  full. 
For  all  this  they  sinned  still, 
And  believed  not  for  his  wondrous  works. 
Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity, 
And  their  years  in  trouble. 
When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought  him : 
And  they  returned  and  inquired  early  after  God. 
And  they  remembered  that  God  was  their  rock. 
And  the  high  God  their  redeemer. 
Nevertheless  they  did  flatter  him  with  their  mouth. 
And  they  lied  unto  him  with  their  tongues. 
For  their  heart  was  not  right  with  him, 
Neither  were  they  steadfast  in  his  covenant. 
But  he,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave  their  in- 
iquity, and  destroyed  them  not: 
Yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  anger  away, 
And  did  not  stir  up  all  his  wrath. 
For  he  remembered  that  they  were  but  flesh ; 
A  wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh  not  again. 
He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them, 


94  THE  rS ALTER. 

AikI  made  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their 
tents. 

Yet  they  tempted  and  provoked  the  most  high  God, 

And  kept  n(jt  his  testimonies; 

But  turned  back,  and  dealt  unfaithfully  like  their 
fathers : 

They  were  turned  aside  like  a  deceitful  bow. 

For  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  high 
places, 

And  moved  him  to  jealousy  with  their  graven 
ima;^es. 

Moreover  he  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph, 

And  chose  not  the  tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 

But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah, 

The  mount  Zion  which  he  loved. 

And  he  built  his  sanctuary  like  high  palaces. 

Like  the  earth  which  he  hath  established  for 
ever. 

He  chose  David  also  his  servant, 

And  took  him  from  the  sheepfolds : 

He  brought  him  to  feed  Jacob  his  people, 

And  Israel  his  inheritance. 

80  he  fed  them  according  to  the  integrity  of  his 
heart ; 

And  guided  them  by  the  skilfulness  of  his  hands. 


THE  PSALTER.  95 

NINETEENTH   DAY  OF   THE   MONTH. 

^fttrnoon  .Serbia. 
Psalm  LXXX. 

GIVE  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel, 
Thou  that  leadest  Joseph  like  a  flock ; 

Thou  that  dwellest  between  the  cherubims,  shine 
forth. 

Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh,  stir 
up  thy  strength. 

And  come  and  save  us. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God  ; 

And  cause  thy  face  to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt : 

Thou  hast  cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

Thou  preparedst  room  before  it, 

And  didst  cause  it  to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled 
the  land. 

The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it. 

And  the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 

She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea. 

And  her  branches  unto  the  river. 

Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O  God  of  hosts : 

Look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this 
vine, 

And  the   vineyard   which    thy   right   hand    hath 
planted. 

And  the  branch  that  thou  madest  strong  for  thy- 
self. 


96  THE  PSALTER. 

Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
Upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  madest  strong  for 
thyself. 

So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee: 

Quicken  us,  and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

Turn  us  again,  O  Loiii)  God  of  hosts; 

Cause  thy  face  to  shine,  and  we  shall  be  saved. 


Psalm   LXXXI. 

SING  aloud  unto  God  our  strength  : 
Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 
Take  a  psaliri,  and  bring  hither  the  timbrel, 
The  pleasant  harp  with  the  psaltery. 
Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon, 
In  the  time  appointed,  on  our  solemn  feast  day. 
For  this  was  a  statute  for  Israel, 
And  a  law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 
This  he  ordained  in  Josej^h  for  a  testimony, 
When  he  went  out  through  the  land  of  Egypt ; 
Where  I  heard  a  language  that  I  understood  not. 
I  removed  his  shoulder  from  the  burden : 
His  hands  were  delivered  from  the  pots. 
Thou  calledst  in  trouble,  and  I  delivered  thee; 
I  answered  thee  in  the  secret  place  of  thunder ; 
I  proved  thee  at  the  waters  of  Meribah. 
Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  thee: 
0  Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me ! 


THE  PSALTER.  97 

There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee ; 

Neither  shalt  thou  worship  any  strange  god. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God, 

Which  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt : 

Open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  will  fill  it. 

But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice ; 

And  Israel  would  none  of  me. 

So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts'  lust, 

And  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me, 

And  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways ! 

I  should  soon  have  subdued  their  enemies, 

And  turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  submitted 
themselves  unto  him : 

But  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of  the 
wheat : 

And  with  honey  out  of  the  rock  should  I  have 
satisfied  thee. 


TWENTIETH   DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

^orning  Serbia. 
Psalm   LXXXIL 

GOD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty ; 
He  judgeth  among  the  gods. 
How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly, 
And  accept  the  persons  of  the  wicked  ? 


08  TIIK  rs ALTER. 

Dcl'end  the  poor  and  fiillicrlcss : 

Do  justice  to  the  afflicted  and  needy. 

J)(!liv('i'  the  poor  uiid  iicetly  : 

Rid  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand; 

Th(!y  walk  on  in  darknoss: 

All  the  foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of  course. 

1  have  said,  Yo  are  gods. 

And  all  of  you  are  children  of  the  Most  High. 

lUit  ye  shall  <lie  like  in(>n, 

And  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

Arise,  ()  (iod,  jnd^i'  tlu;  earlh  : 

For  thou  shalt  inherit  all  nations. 


P8ALM    LXXXIV. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 
0  Lord  of  hosts ! 

My  soul  longcth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  Lord; 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  an  house, 

And  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may 
Jay  her  young, 

Even  thine  altars,  0  Lord  of  hosts, 

My  King,  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  tlu^  that  dwell  in  thy  house: 


THE  PSALTER.  99 

They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Every  one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  ray  prayer: 
Give  ear,  0  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield, 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God, 

Than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 
For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield : 
The  Lord  ^vill  give  grace  and  glory : 
No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that 
walk  uprightly. 
O  Lord  of  hosts, 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 


Psalm  LXXXV. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land  : 
Thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people, 
Thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 
Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak : 
For  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints  : 


100  THE  PSALTER. 

But  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 
Surely  his  salvation  Is  nigh  them  that  fear  him; 
That  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land- 
Mercv  and  truth  are  met  together ; 
Eighteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 
Truth  .shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ; 
And  righteousness  shall  look  down  from  heaven- 
Yea,  the  LoED  shall  give  that  which  m  good ; 
And  our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 
Right^^ousness  shall  go  before  him  ; 
And  shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  st^ps. 


TWENTIETH   DAY  OF  THE   MONTH. 

2lfttnwon  %nhkt. 

Psalm  LXXXVL 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me ; 
For  I  am  poor  and  needy. 
Preserve  my  soul ;  fVjr  I  am  holy : 
0  thou  my  God,  save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in 
thee. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  lyjRU; 

For  I  cry  unto  thee  daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant ; 

For  unto  thee,  0  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive. 


THE  PSALTER.  101 

And  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  aU  them  that  call  up- 
on thee. 

Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer ; 

And  attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

Id  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee ; 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O  Lord  ; 

And  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 

Thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth : 

Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart ; 

And  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion 
and  gracious, 

longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me; 

Give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant, 

And  save  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 

Show  me  a  token  for  good  ; 

That  they  that  hate  me  may  see  it  and  be  ashamed, 

Because  thou,  Lord,  hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted 
me. 


102  THE  PSALTER. 


P8ALM    LXXXVII. 


HIS  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 
The  1j(jiuj  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion 

More  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee, 

0  city  of  God. 

And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  this  and  that  man 
was  born  in  her ; 

And  the  Highest  himself  shall  establish  her. 

The   Lord   .shall  count,  \vhen  he  wriieih  up  the 
people, 

That  this  man  was  born  there. 

As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments 
shall  be  there : 

All  my  springs  are  in  thee. 


TWEXTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTR 

^omi:i3  Znhin. 

Psalm  LXXXIX. 

I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever: 
With  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithful- 
ness to  aU  generations. 

For   I   have   said,  Mercy  shall  be  built   up   for 


THE  PSALTER.  103 

Thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord? 

Who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints, 

And  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  him. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

Who  is  a  strong  Lord,  like  unto  thee  ? 

Or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  : 

When  the  waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine : 

As  for  the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast 
founded  them. 

The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them : 

Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm : 

Strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne : 

Mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound : 

They  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance. 

In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day: 

And  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 


104  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm   XC. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place 
In  all  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 

Or   ever   thou   hadst   formed   the   earth   and  the 
world, 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ; 

And  sayest,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight 

Are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past, 

And  as  a  watch  in  the  night 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;   they 
are  as  a  sleep  : 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  g^oweth. 
up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 

In  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger. 

And  by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 

Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : 

We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten, 

And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years ; 

Yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow ; 

For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 


THE  PSALTER.  105 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 
Even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 
So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 
That  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
Return,  O  Lord  ;  how  long  ? 
And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 
O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ; 
That  we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 
Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us. 
And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 
Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants. 
And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 
And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us : 
And  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ; 
Yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 


TWENTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^{t^rnoort  .Scriiw. 
Psalm  XCI. 

HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High 
Shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 
I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my 
fortress ; 
My  God,  in  him  will  I  trust 


106  THE  PSALTER. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers, 

And  under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust : 

His  truth  shall  he  thy  shield  and  huckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night, 

Nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness, 

Nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side, 

And  ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand ; 

But  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold, 

And  sec  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord  which  is  my 
refuge, 

Even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation  ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee, 

Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwell- 
ing. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee, 

To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands, 

Ivost  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 

The  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample 
under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him : 


THE  PSALTER.  107 

I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 
He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him ; 
I  will  be  with  him  in  trouble : 
I  will  deliver  him,  and  honor  him. 
With  long  life  wDl  I  satisfy  him, 
And  show  him  my  salvation. 


Psalm  XCIT. 


IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Loed, 
And  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  0  Most  High : 

To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning, 

And  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psaltery ; 

Upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
work : 

I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works ! 

And  thy  thoughts  are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not ; 

Neither  doth  a  fool  understand  this  : 

"When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass. 

And  when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ; 

It  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed  for  ever : 

But  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 


108  THE  PSALTER. 

For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord, 
For,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall  perish ; 
All  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be  scattered. 
The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree: 
He  shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 
Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
Shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 
They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ; 
They  shall  be  fat  and  flourishing : 
To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright ; 
He  is  my  rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in 
him. 


TWENTY-SECOND   DAY  OF   THE   MONTH. 

Nomina  Scrbiw. 

Psalm  XCIII. 

THE  Lord  reigneth  ;  he  is  clothed  with  majesty ; 
The  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith 
he  hath  girded  himself: 

The  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old: 

Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord, 

The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice; 

The  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters, 


THE  PS  ALTER.  109 

Yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure : 
Holiness  becometh  thine  house, 
0  Lord,  for  ever. 


Psalm  XCIV. 


LORD,  how  long  shall  the  wicked, 
How  long  shall  the  wicked  triumph  ? 

How  long  shall  they  utter  and  speak  hard  things  ? 

And  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  boast  themselves  ? 

They  break  in  pieces  thy  people,  O  Lord, 

And  afflict  thine  heritage. 

They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger, 

And  murder  the  fatherless. 

Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not  see, 

Neither  shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear? 

He  that  formed  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

He  that  chastiseth  the  heathen,  shall  not  he  correct? 

He  that  teacheth  man  knowledge,  shall  not  he 
know? 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man, 

That  they  are  vanity. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O  Lord, 

And  teachest  him  out  of  thy  law ; 

That  thou  mayest  give  him  rest  from  the  days  of 
adversity. 


110  THE  PSALTER. 

Until  the  pit  be  digged  for  the  wicked. 

For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  otrhis  people, 

Neither  will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 

Jiiil  jud^ineMt  .sluill  niturii  unto  ri<^hteoiisness: 

And  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

Unless  th(!  Loiti)  had  been  my  help, 

My  soul  had  almost  dwelt  in  silence. 

When  I  said,  J\ly  loot  slippetli ; 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  held  me  up. 

In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within  me 

Thy  comforts  delight  my  soul. 

Shall  the  throne  of  ini(iuity  have  fellowship  with 
thee, 

Which  frameth  mischief  by  a  law  ? 

They  gather  themselves  together  against  the  soul 
of  the  righteous, 

And  condemn  the  innocent  blood. 

]>ut  the  Ivoiii)  is  my  defence; 

And  my  God  is  the  rock  of  my  refuge. 


TWENTY-SECOND   DAY   OF   THE   MONTH. 

2lflcnioon  55crbict. 

Psalm   XCV. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Loijd: 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  rock  of  our  sal- 
vation. 


THE  PSALTER.  lU 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 
For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God, 
And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 
In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth ; 
The  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 
The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ; 
And  his  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 
O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down ; 
Let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker : 
For  he  is  our  God, 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  hand. 

To-day,  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice. 

Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation. 

And  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness : 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me. 

Proved  me,  and  saw  my  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation. 

And  said.  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  heart, 

And  they  have  not  known  my  ways : 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath, 

That  they  should  not  enter  into  my  rest. 


0 


Psalm   XCVI. 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song : 
Sing  unto  the  Lord,  aU  the  earth, 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name ; 


112  TJIi:  PSALTKR. 

Show  forth,  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen, 

His  wonders  among  all  people. 

For  tiie  [jjRij  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised: 

He  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  ;iod.s  of  the  natiorjs  are  idols: 

But  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  rnaje.-ty  are  before  him  : 

Stren^h  and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  Lokd,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 

Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  Lojuj  the  glory  due  unto  bin  name: 

Bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

G  worship  the  IjjIU)  in  the  beauty  of  holirjf;:s.« : 

Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Bay  among  the  heathen,  that  the  JjOJU)  reigneth : 

The  world  also  shall  be  entablir-hed  that  it  fihall 
not  be  moved : 

He  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heaven.-:  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ; 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

iM  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein  ; 

Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before 
the  Lord; 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometli  to  judge  the  earth : 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness, 

And  the  people  with  his  truth. 


THE  PSALTER.  113 

TWENTY-THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

JHorniit^;  Scrbut, 

Psalm   XCVII. 

THE  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  rejoice ; 
Let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  g^lad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him : 

Righteousness  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of 
his  throne. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness, 

And  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 

Zion  heard  and  was  glad, 

And  the  daughters  of  Judah  rejoiced ; 

Because  of  thy  judgments,  0  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth: 

Thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil : 

He  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints; 

He  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous. 

And  gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous. 

And  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holi- 
ness. 


114  THE  PSALTER. 


Psalm  XCVIII. 


OSING  UDto  the  Lord  a  new  song ; 
For  1)0  Latli  (\()\\('  marvellous  thinL^s: 

His  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him 
the  victory. 

Tlie  Loi'.D  hath  made  known  hin  .salvation  : 

His  righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  hi.s  mercy  and  his  truth  to- 
ward the  house  of  Israel : 

All  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation 
of  our  God. 

Make    a   joyful    noI.se    unto   the   LoFiD,    all    the 
earth  : 

Make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

8ing  unto  the  Loki;  with  the  harp ; 

With  the  harp  and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

With  trumpets  and  .sound  of  c^jrnet 

Make  a  jojrful  noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  tfie  fulness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein ; 

Let  the  floods  elap  their  hands; 

Let  the  hills  be  joyful  together,  before  the  Lord ; 

For  he  Cometh  to  judge  the  earth  : 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world. 

And  the  people  with  equity. 


THE  PSALTER.  115 

Psalm  XCIX. 

rpHE  Lord  reigneth  ;  let  the  people  tremble : 

X    He  sitteth  between  the  cherubims ;  let  the  earth 

be  moved. 

The  LoKD  is  great  in  Zion  ; 

And  he  is  high  above  all  the  people. 

Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible  name : 

For  it  is  holy. 

Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  Gocl, 

And  worship  at  his  footstool : 

For  he  is  holy. 

Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests, 

And  Samuel  among  them  that  call  upon  his  name; 

They  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  answered  them. 

He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar: 

They  kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  ordinance  that 
he  gave  them. 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  worship  at  his  holy  hill ; 

For  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 


Psalm  C. 


MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness : 
Come  before  his  presence  with  singing. 
Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God : 


IIG  THE  PSALTER. 

It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ; 

We  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 

And  into  his  courts  with  praise: 

Be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 

For  the  Loud  is  good  ;  Ids  mercy  is  everlasting; 

And  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


TWENTY-THIRD  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

2lftfrnoon  5rrbirc. 
Psalm   CI. 

I  WILL  sing  of  mercy  and  judgment: 
Unto  thee,  0  Lord,  will  I  sing. 
I  will  behave  myself  wisely  in  a  perfect  way : 

0  when  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ? 

1  will  walk  within  my  house  with  a  perfect  heart. 
I  will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine  eyes : 

I  hate  the  work  of  them  tluit  turn  aside ; 

It  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me: 

I  will  not  know  a  wicked  person. 

Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbor,  him  will  I 
cut  off: 

Him  that  hath  an  high  look  and  a  proud  heart  will 
I  not  suffer. 


THE  PSALTER.  117 

Mine  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  faithful  of  the  land, 
that  they  may  dwell  with  me : 

He  that  walketh  in  a  perfect  way,  he  shall  serve 
me. 

He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell  within  my 
house : 

He  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 

I  will  early  destroy  all  the  wicked  of  the  land  ; 

That  I  may  cut  off  all  wicked  doers  from  the  city 
of  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CII. 


HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
And  let  my  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day  when  I  am 
in  trouble: 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me ; 
In  the  day  when  I  call  answer  me  speedily. 
My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth ; 
And  I  am  withered  like  grass. 
But  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever ; 
And  thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 
Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion  : 
For  the  time  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is  come. 
For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 
And  favor  the  dust  thereof. 
So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord, 


118  THE  PSALTER. 

Aiul  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory : 

When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion, 

He  .shall  appear  in  his  glory  ; 

He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute, 

And  not  despise  their  prayer. 

This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to  come : 

And  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise 
the  Lord. 

For  he  hath  looked  down  fi'om  the  height  of  his 
sanctuary ; 

From  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth  ; 

To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner ; 

To  loose  those  that  are  appointed  to  death ; 

To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion, 

And  his  praise  in  Jerusalem  ; 

When  the  people  are  gathered  together. 

And  the  kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ; 

He  shortened  my  days. 

I  said,  0  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst 
of  my  days : 

Thy  years  are  throughout  all  generations. 

Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth ; 

And  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure : 

Yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ; 

As  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
shall  be  changed : 

But  thou  art  the  same, 

And  thy  years  shall  have  no  end. 


TIIK  PSALTER.  119 

TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^Ho ruins  Serbia. 
Psalm   CIII. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 
And  forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases ; 
AYho  redeenieth  thy  life  from  destruction  ; 
Who    crowneth   thee   with   loving-kindness    and 
tender  mercies : 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ; 

So  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  Lord  exccuteth  righteousness, 

And  judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 

His  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious. 

Slow  to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide; 

Neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins, 

Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth. 

So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  iVoni  the  west, 

So  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 


120  THE  PSALTER. 

Like  as  a  father  pitietli  his  children. 

So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame; 

He  remembereth  that  we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass ; 

As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  aud  it  is  gone ; 

And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Loku  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him, 

And  his  righteousness  unto  children's  children ; 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant. 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments  to 
do  them. 

The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heav- 
ens; 

And  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  Loud,  ye  his  angels : 

That  excel  in  strength,  that  do  his  command- 
ments. 

Hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

Bless  ye  the  Loud,  all  ye  his  hosts ; 

Ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasurCo 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works, 

In  all  places  of  his  dominion: 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  souL 


THE  PSALTER.  121 

TWENTY-FOURTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   CIV. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art  very  great; 

Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty. 

Wlio  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment; 

Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain: 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his   chambers   iu  the 
waters ; 

Who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot; 

Who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 

Who  maketh  liis  angels  s})irits; 

His  ministers  a  flaming  fire : 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 

That  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

Tliou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment ; 

The  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled  ; 

At  the  voice  of  thy  thunder  they  hasted  away ; 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains,  they  go  down  by 
the  valleys, 

Unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound-  that  they   may   not   pass 
over ; 

That  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

Ho  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys  ; 

Which  run  among  the  hills : 


122  THE  PSALTER. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  tlie  field ; 

The  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation, 

Which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers: 

The  earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle, 

And  herb  for  the  service  of  man ; 

That  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth: 

And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man, 

And  oil  to  make  his  fiice  to  shine, 

And  bread  which  strengtheneth  man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap  ; 

The  cedars  of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted ; 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests : 

As  for  the  stork,  the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats; 

And  the  rocks  for  the  coneys. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons : 

The  sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night ; 

Wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep 
forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey, 

And  seek  their  meat  from  God. 

The  sun  arisetb,  they  gather  themselves  together, 

And  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  gocth  forth  unto  his  work 

And  to  his  labor  until  the  evening. 


THE  PSALTER.  123 

0  LoED,  how  manifold  are  thy  works ! 
In  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all: 
The  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea, 

Wherein  are  things  creeping  innumerable, 

Both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships  ; 

There  is  that  leviathan,  whom  thou  hast  made  to 
play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee, 

That  thou  mayest  give  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 

That  thou  givest  them  they  gather ; 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hide-st  thy  face,  they  are  troubled  ; 

Thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die. 

And  return  to  their  dust. 

Thou  seudest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created ; 

And  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  Loed  shall  endure  for  ever  ; 

The  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth ; 

He  toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

1  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  lons^  as  I  live : 

I  will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my 
being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet ; 
I  will  be  glad  in  the  lord. 
Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord, 


124  THE  PSALTER. 

TWENTY-FIFTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

doming  Serbia. 

Pbalm  CV. 

OGIVE  thankg  unto  the  Lord,  call  upon  his 
name ; 

Make  known  his  deeds  among  the  people. 

Sing  unto  hinj,  ning  pHulrnr  unto  Ijim  ; 

Talk  ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

Glory  ye  in  hm  holy  name : 

Let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

»S<;(;k  th(i  Loiiij,  and  hi-;  hin;ngth  ; 

Seek  his  face  evermore. 

Kferaemlier  his  marvellous  works  tliat  he  hath 
done; 

His  wonders,  and  the  judg-ments  of  his  mouth ; 

O  ye  need  of  Ahraljam  hi.-:  servant, 

Ye  children  of  Jacob  his  chosen. 

He  is  the  Lop.d  our  God  : 

His  judgments  are  in  all  the  earth- 
He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  for  ever, 

The  word  which  he  commanded  to  a  thousand 
generations ; 

Which  covenant  he  made  with  Abraham, 

And  his  oath  unto  Isaac ; 

And  cfjnfirmed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law, 

And  to  Israel  for  an  everlasting  covenant : 

Hayirj^,  Unto  thee  will  J  ^dve  the  land  of  Canaan, 

The  lot  of  your  inheritance : 


THE  PSALTER.  125 

When  they  were  but  a  few  men  in  number ; 
Yea,  very  few,  and  strang^ers  in  it ; 
When  they  went  from  one  nation  to  another, 
From  one  kingdom  to  another  people. 
He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong; 
Yea,  he  reproved  kings  for  their  sakes ; 
Baying,  Touch  not  mine  anointed. 
And  do  my  prophets  no  harm. 
Moreover  he  called  for  a  famine  upon  the  land  ; 
He  brake  the  whole  staff  of  bread. 
He  sent  a  man  before  them  ; 
Even  Joseph,  who  was  sold  for  a  servant : 
Whose  feet  they  hurt  with  fetters ; 
He  was  laid  in  iron : 
Until  the  time  that  his  word  came ; 
The  word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 
The  king  sent  and  loosed  him  ; 
Even  the  ruler  of  the  people,  and  let  him  go  free. 
He  made  him  lord  of  his  house, 
And  ruler  of  aU  his  substance : 
To  bind  his  princes  at  his  pleasure, 
And  teach  his  senators  wisdom. 
Israel  also  came  into  Egypt ; 
And  Jacob  sojourned  in  the  land  of  Ham. 
And  he  increased  his  people  greatly. 
And  made  them  stronger  than  their  enemies. 
He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver  and  gold : 
And  there  was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their 
tribes. 

Egypt  was  glad  when  they  departed; 


120  TIfl':  J 'SALTER. 

For  the  fear  of  them  fell  upon  them/ 

He  spread  a  eloud  for  a  covering ; 

And  fire  to  give  light  in  the  night. 

TIjf;  peoj>]e  ahkf;d,  and  lu;  bn»ught  quails, 

And  satisfied  them  with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

Ho  (>\i(:\\(-A  tho  rock,  and  the  watern  gu.shed  out; 

They  ran  in  the  dry  places  like  a  river. 

For  ho  rornonihered  his  holy  promise, 

And  Abraham  his  servant. 

And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with  joy. 

And  his  chosen  with  gladness. 

And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen; 

And  they  inherited  the  labor  of  the  people: 

That  they  rni;.^ht  (jb.serve  his  statutes, 

And  keep  his  laws. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-FIFTH  DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

a,ftcrnoon  Serbia. 
Psalm   CVI. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
O  frive  thanks  unto  the  '[j)V.J)  ;  for  he  is  good ; 
For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Who  (-an  uttor  the  mighty  act^  of  the  Lord? 
Who  can  show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 
Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment, 


THE  PSALTER.  127 

And  he  that  doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 

Remember  me,  O  Lord,  with  the  favor  that  thou 
bearest  unto  thy  people ; 

0  visit  me  with  thy  salvation : 

That  I  may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen, 

That  I  may  rejoice  in  the  gladness  of  thy  nation, 

That  I  may  glory  with  thine  inheritance. 

We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers, 

We  have  committed  iniquity,  we  have  done 
wickedly. 

Save  us,  O  Lord  our  God, 

And  gather  us  from  among  the  heathen, 

To  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy  name, 

And  to  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 

From  everlasting  to  everlasting. 

And  let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord, 


Psalm  CVIL— Part  I. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good  : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so. 
Whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  thb 
enemy; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands. 
From  the  east  and  from  the  west, 


128  THE  PSALTER. 

From  the  north  and  from  the  south. 

They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary 
way; 

They  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

Hungry  and  thirsty, 

Their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  delivered  tiiem  out  of  their  distresses. 

And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way, 

That  they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness, 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 

For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul, 

And  filleth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death, 

Being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 

And  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High : 

Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with 
labor ; 

They  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death, 

And  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  good- 
ness, 


THE  PSALTER.  129 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men! 
For  he  hath  hroken  the  gates  of  brass, 
And  cut  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 
Fools,  because  of  their  transgression, 
And  because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 
Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ; 
And  they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 
Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble, 
And  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 
He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them, 
And  delivered  them  from  their  destructions. 


TWENTY-SIXTH  DAY   OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   CVIL— Part  II. 

OH  that  men  would  praise  the  Loed  for  his  good- 
ness, 
And  for  his  wonderfal  works  to  the  children  of 
men! 

And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiv- 
ing, 

And  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 
They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships. 
That  do  business  in  great  waters ; 


130  THE  1'^ ALTER. 

The-i^i  see  the  works  of  the  I/jhd, 

And  his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

For  he  comrnandeth,  and  rai.-eth  the  stormy  wind. 

Which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof 

They  mouut  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again 
to  the  df-plli- : 

Their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 
man, 

And  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  \j)YA)  in  their  trouble, 

And  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  rnaketli  the  .storm  a  calm, 

So  that  the  waves  thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad  becau.se  they  he  rjuiet; 

So  he  bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  LoiiD  for  his  good- 
ne-i^s, 

And  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 


men 


L=:t  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people, 

And  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderne.s.s, 

And  the  watersprings  into  dry  ground ; 

A  fruitful  land  into  harrenn^r-s, 

For  the  wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

He  turneth  the  wiiderne-s  into  a  .standing  water, 

And  dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell. 


THE  PSALTER.  131 

That  they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation ; 

And  sow  the  fields,  aud  plaut  vineyards, 

Which  may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly ; 

And  suifereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

Again,  they  are  minished  aud  brought  low 

Through  oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes, 

And  causeth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 

Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  afiliction, 

And  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice ; 

And  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things. 

Even  they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of 
the  Lord. 


TWENTY-SIXTH   DAY  OF   THE  MONTH. 

Afternoon  Scrbi'te. 
Psalm  CXI. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
I  will  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
In  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congre- 
gation. 

The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great, 


132  THE  PSALTER. 

Sought  out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious : 

And  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered : 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him : 

He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 

That  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment; 

All  his  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever, 

And  are  done  in  truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people ; 

He  hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever. 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom ; 

A  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his 
commandments : 

His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 


Psalm  CXII. 


PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord, 
That  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 
Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  dark- 
ness: 


THE  PSALTER.  133 

He  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and  right- 
eous. 

A  good  man  slioweth  favor  and  lendeth ; 

He  will  guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever  ; 

The  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : 

His  heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor; 

His  righteousness  endureth  for  ever  : 

His  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honor. 


Psalm  CXHI. 


PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord 
From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same 

The  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations, 

And  his  glory  above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God, 

Who  dwelleth  on  high, 

Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold 

The  things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth? 


134  THE  PSALTER. 

TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  CXV. 

NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  uot  unto  us, 
But  unto  thy  name  give  glory, 
For  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  truth's  sake. 
Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say, 
"Where  is  now  their  God  ? 
But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens: 
He  hath  done  whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 
Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold, 
The  work  of  men's  hands. 
The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
You  and  your  children. 
Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 
The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's  ; 
But  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 
The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Neither  any  that  go  down  into  silence ; 
But  we  will  bless  the  Lord 
From  this  time  forth  and  for  evermore. 
Praise  the  Lord. 


THE  PSALTER  135 


Psalm  CXVI. 


I  LOVE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard 
My  voice  and  my  supplications. 
Because  he  hath  iucHiied  his  ear  imto  me, 
Therefore  will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 
Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ; 
Yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 
The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : 
I  was  brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 
Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ; 
For  the  Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 
For  thou  hast  deliv^ered  my  soul  from  death, 
Mine  eyes  from  tears, 
And  my  feet  from  falling, 
I  will  walk  before  the  Lord 
In  the  land  of  the  living. 
What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord 
For  all  his  benefits  toward  me  ? 
I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation, 
And  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord, 
Now,  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 

0  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant: 

1  am   thy   servant,    and   the   son  of  thine  hand- 
maid ; 

I  will  oifer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
And  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord, 


136  THE  PSALTER, 

Now,  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people ; 
In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house, 
In  the  midst  of  thee,  0  Jerusalem. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-SEVENTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

glfttrnooix  ^£rbu£. 
Psalm  CXVII. 


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PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  people. 
For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us ; 
And  the  truth  of  the  Lord  eudureth  for  ever. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CXVIII. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good : 
Because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say, 
That  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress : 
The  Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large 
place. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 
Than  to  put  confidence  in  man. 


THE  PSALTER.  137 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord 

Than  to  put  confidence  in  princes. 

The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song ; 

And  is  become  my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted : 

The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live, 

And  declare  the  works  of  the  Lord. 

The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore : 

Bnt  he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness : 

I  will  go  into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord. 

This  gate  of  the  Lord  ; 

Into  which  the  righteous  shall  enter, 

I  will  praise  thee,  for  thou  hast  heard  me, 

And  art  become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused 

Is  become  the  head  stone  of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  Lord's  doing ; 

It  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

We  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord  : 

0  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  : 

We  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 


138  TJIK  PSALTER. 

God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light: 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee : 
O  give  tliaiiks  unto  the  l^oin) ;  for  he  is  good : 
For  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 


Psalm  CXXI. 


I 


WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills: 
From  whence  cometh  my  help  ? 
My  help  eonieth  from  the  Lord, 
Which  made  heaven  and  earth, 
lie  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  he  moved: 
He  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 
Behold,  lie  that  keepeth  Israel 
Shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 
The  Lord  is  thy  keeper: 
The  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 
Tlie  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day, 
Nor  the  moon  by  night. 
The  Lord  shall  i)reservc  thee  from  all  evil; 
He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in, 
From  this  time  forth  and  even  for  evermore. 


THE  PSALTER.  139 

TWENTY-EIGHTH  DAY   OF   THE  MONTH. 

4Horniu5  Serbia. 

Psalm  CXXH. 


I 


WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 
Let  us  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Our  feet  shall  stand 
Within  thy  gates,  0  Jerusalem ; 
Jerusalem  is  builded 
As  a  city  that  is  compact  together : 
Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 
Unto  the  testimony  of  Israel, 
To  give  thanks  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 
The  thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 
Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  • 
They  shall  prosper  that  love  thee.     , 
Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 
And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 
For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes, 
I  will  now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 
Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God 
I  will  seek  thy  good. 


Psalm  CXXIII. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes, 
0  thou  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 


140  THE  PSALTER. 

Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  tae  hand 
of  their  masters, 

And  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her 
mistress ; 

So  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 

Until  that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Have  mercy  upon  u;?,  O  Loud,  have  mercy  upon 
us: 

For  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 

Our  soul  is  exceediugly  filled 

With  the  scorning  of  those  that  are  at  ease, 

And  with  the  contempt  of  the  proud. 


Psalm  CXXIV. 

IF  it  had  not* been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side. 
Now  may  Israel  say ; 
If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side. 
When  men  rose  up  against  us : 
Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick. 
When  their  wrath  was  kindled  against  us : 
Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us, 
The  stream  had  gone  over  our  soul : 
Then  the  ])roud  waters  had  gone  over  our  soul. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  hath  not  given  us  as  a  prey  to  their  teeth. 
Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowlers : 


THE  PSALTER.  141 

The  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 
Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord, 
Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 


Psalm  CXXV. 


TIIEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord 
Shall  be-  as  Mount  Zion,  which  cannot  be  re- 
moved, but  abideth  for  ever. 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem, 

So  the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people, 

From  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the 
lot  of  the  righteous  ; 

Lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands  unto  in- 
iquity. 

Do  good,  O  Loud,  unto  those  that  be  good. 

And  to  them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 


TWENTY-EIGHTH   DAY  OF   THE   MONTH. 

Afternoon  ^trbi'w. 
Psalm  CXXVI. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of 
Zion, 
We  were  like  them  that  dream. 


142  THE  PSALTER. 

Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter, 

And  our  tongue  with  singing : 

Then  said  ihcy  among  the  heathen, 

The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

The  Loiijj  hath  done  great  things  for  us ; 

Whereof  we  are  glad. 

Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord, 

As  the  streams  in  the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed, 

Shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bring- 
ing his  sheaves  with  him. 


Psalm  CXXX. 


0 


UT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice : 
Let  thine  ears  he  attentive 
To  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
If  thou,  \j<)\'A),  shouhhst  mark  iniquities, 

0  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee, 
That  thou  mayest  be  feared. 

1  wait  for  the  Lf)i{i>,  my  soul  doth  wait. 
And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waitcth  for  the  Lord, 

More  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning ; 

I  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 


THE  PSALTER.  143 


Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  ; 
For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy, 
And  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
From  all  his  iniquities. 


Psalm   CXXXII. 

LORD,  remember  David, 
And  all  his  afflictions ; 
How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord, 
And  vowed  unto  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob : 
Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my 
house,    - 
Nor  go  up  into  my  bed ; 
I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes. 
Or  slumber  to  mine  eyelids ; 
Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord, 
A  habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 
Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah  : 
We  found  it  in  the  fields  of  the  wood. 
We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles  ; 
We  will  worship  at  his  footstool. 
Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest ; 
Thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy  strength. 
Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness; 
And  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 
For  thy  servant  David's  sake 
Turn  not  away  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 


144  THE  PSALTER. 

The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David  ; 
He  will  not  turn  from  it : 

Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  will  I  set  upon  thy  throne. 
If  thy  childr<:n  will  keep  my  covenant 
And  my  testimony  that  I  shall  teach  them, 
Their  children  shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne  for 
evermore. 

For  the  IJAiU  hath  choneii  Zion  ; 

He  hath  desired  it  for  his  habitation 

This  iis  my  rest  for  ever : 

Here  will  I  dwell ;  for  I  have  desired  it 

I  will  abundantly  bless  her  [>rovi.sion: 

I  will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread, 

I  will  also  clothe  her  priest-:  with  salvation: 

And  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  I>>avid  to  bud: 

I  have  ordained  a  lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  ehame : 

But  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 


TWENTY-NINTH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH, 

^Homing  %txV\tt. 
Psalm  CXXXV. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  name  of  the  Ixjhd  ; 
Praise  him,  0  ye  servants  of  the  Lord : 


THE  PSALTER.  145 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

In  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  for  the  Lord  is  good : 

Sing  praises  unto  his  name ;  for  it  is  pleasant. 

For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself, 

And  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great, 

And  that  our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he, 

In  heaven  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas  and  all  deep 
places. 

He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of 
the  earth ; 

He  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ; 

He  bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 

Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt, 

Both  of  man  and  beast. 

Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  Egypt, 

Upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  servants. 

Who  smote  great  nations. 

And  slew  mighty  kings ; 

Sihon  king  of  the  Araorites, 

And  Og  king  of  Bashan, 

And  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan: 

And  gave  their  land  for  an  heritage, 

An  heritage  unto  Israel  his  people. 

Thy  name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever  ; 

And  thy  memorial,  0  Lord,  throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 

10 


146  THE  PSALTER, 

For  the  Lof.d  will  judge  his  people, 

And  he  will  repent  himself  concerning  his  servants. 

The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  aud  gold, 

The  work  of  men's  hands. 

They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not; 

Eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not ; 

They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ; 

Neither  is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ; 

So  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel : 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  house  of  Aaron : 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi : 

Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion, 

Which  dwelleth  at  Jerusalem. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


TWENTY-NINTH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Hftinioon  Serb  Ire. 
Psalm  CXXXIV. 

BEHOLD,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord, 
Which  by  nig^ht  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary, 
And  bless  the  Lord. 

The  Lord,  that  made  heaven  and  earth, 
Bless  thee  out  of  Zion. 


THE  PSALTER.  147 


Psalm   (IXXXVIII. 

I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : 
Before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 

And  praise  thy  name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and 
for  thy  truth : 

For  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy 
name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me, 

And  strcngthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  0 
Lord, 

When  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord ; 

For  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly: 

But  the  proud  he  knoweth  aflir  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 
revive  me ; 

Thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand    against   the 
wrath  of  mine  enemies, 

And  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me : 

Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ; 

Forsake  not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 


148  THE  rS ALT  J  At. 

Psalm  CXXXIX. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  nic,  and  known  me. 
Thou  knowest  my  down-«ittiug  and  mine  ujMi* 

Thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off 
Thou  compasscst  my  i)atli  and  my  lying  down, 
And  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue, 
But,  lo,  0  Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 
Thou  hast  beset  nie  behind  and  before, 
And  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 
Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me; 
It  is  high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 
Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit? 
Or  whither  shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence? 
If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there : 
If  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there.  ', 
If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning, 
And  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 
Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me, 
And  thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 
If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me, 
Even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me  ; 
Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee, 
But  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : 
The  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 
I  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully made : 


THE  PSALTER.  149 

Marvellous  are  thy  works  ; 

And  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  welL 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O 
God! 

How  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  sand : 

When  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

Search  me,  0  God,  and  know  my  heart : 

Try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 

And  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


THIRTIETH  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

^lornin^  Serbia. 
Psalm   CXLIII. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ;  give  ear  to  my  suppli- 
cations : 

In  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  thy  right- 
eousness. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant ; 

For  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justisfied. 

For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ; 

He  hath  smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground  : 

He  hath  made  me  to  dwell  in  darkness,  as  those 
that  have  been  long  dead. 


150  THE  PSALTER. 

Therefore  Ls  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me; 

My  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old ; 

I  meditate  on  all  thy  works : 

I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  uuto  thee : 

My  soul  thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Hear  me  speedily,  0  Lord  ;  my  spirit  faileth : 

Hide  not  thy  face  from  me ; 

Lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Cau^e  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morn- 
ing; 

For  in  thee  do  I  trust : 

Cause  me  to  know  tlie  way  wherein  I  should  walk; 

For  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies: 

I  flee  unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God : 

Thy  Spirit  is  good ;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  up- 
rightness. 

Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake : 

For  thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of 
trouble. 


B 


Psalm  CXLIV. 

LEASED  be  the  Lord  my  stren^h, 
Which  teacheth  my  hands  to  war. 
And  my  fingers  to  fight : 


THE  PSALTER,  151 

My  goodness,  and  my  fortress, 

My  high  tower,  and  my  deliverer ; 

My  shield,  and  he  in  whom  I  trust ; 

Who  subdueth  my  people  under  me. 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest  knowledge  of 
him  ? 

Or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  makest  account  of 
him? 

Man  is  like  to  vanity : 

His  days  are  as  a  shadow  that  passeth  away. 

Bow  thy  heavens,  O  IjOIID,  and  come  down : 

Touch  the  mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  O  God : 

Upon  a  psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings 
will  I  sing  praises  unto  thee. 

It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings: 

Who  deliver eth  David  his  servant  from  the  hurt- 
ful sword. 


I 


THIRTIETH   DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Sftrrnoon  ^rrbi'cc. 

Psalm  CXLV. 

WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King ; 
And  I  will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Every  day  will  I  bless  thee; 
And  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 
Great  is  the  Loud,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ; 


152  THE  PSALTER. 

And  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  fchall  prab^  thy  works  to  another, 

And  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty, 

And  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 
acts; 

And  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy 
great  goodness, 

And  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Ijjbjj  ls  gracious,  and  full  of  compasgion; 

Slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  Ijjhd  is  go'><l  lo  all ; 

And  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  I/^kd  ; 

And  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom. 

And  talk  of  thy  power ; 

To  make  known  to  the  eons  of  men  his  mighty  act«. 

And  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Thy  kinifdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 

And  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  gener- 
ations. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall, 

And  raiseth  up  all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee; 

And  thou  givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand, 

And  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 


THE  PSALTER.  153 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 

And  holy  in  all  his  works. 

The  Lord  is  uigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him, 

To  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him; 

He  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord ; 

And  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and 
ever. 


Psalm  CXLVI. 

PKAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  the  Lord,  0  my  soul. 

While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord  : 

I  will  sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any 
being". 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes, 

Nor  in  the  son  of  man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 

In  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help, 

"Whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God : 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 

The  sea,  and  all  that  therein  is ; 


154  THE  PSALTER. 

AVhich  keepeth  truth  for  ever: 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed ; 

AVliich  giveth  food  to  the  huugry : 

The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners ; 

The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind  ; 

The  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down ; 

The  Lord  loveth  the  righteous: 

The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ; 

He  relieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow ; 

But  the  way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  upside  down. 

The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever, 

Even  thy  God,  U  Zion,  uuto  all  generations. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm  CXLVII. 

)RAISE  ye  the  Lord  ; 

For  it  is  good  to  siug  praises  uuto  our  God ; 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  comely. 
The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem ; 
He  gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart, 
And  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 
He  telleth  the  nunilter  of  the  stars; 
He  calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 


THE  PSALTER.  155 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power ; 

His  understanding  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  liftetli  up  the  meek : 

He  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Siug  uuto  the  Lord  \Yith  thauksgiviug ; 

Sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

Who  covereth  the  heaveu  with  clouds, 

Who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth, 

Who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food, 

And  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

He  deligliteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 

He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him, 

In  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem; 

Praise  thy  God,  0  Zion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 

He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders ; 

And  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth ; 

His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool ; 

He  scattereth  the  hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels: 

Who  can  stand  before  his  cold  ? 

lie  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : 

He  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob, 


156  THE  PSALTER. 

His  statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 
He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation : 
And  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known 
them. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


THIRTY-FIRST  DAY  OF  THE  MONTH. 

Psalm   CXLVIII. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the  heavens: 
Praise  him  in  the  heights. 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels : 
Praise  ye  him,  all  his  hosts. 
Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon  : 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 
Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens, 
And  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 
Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
For  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 
He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever: 
He  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 
Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth, 
Ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps : 
Fire  and  hail ;  snow  and  vapor ; 
Stormy  wind,  fulfilling  his  word: 


THE  PSALTER.  157 

•  Mountains  and  all  hills  ; 

Fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars : 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  ; 

Creeping  things  and  flying  fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people ; 

Princes  and  all  judges  of  the  earth: 

Both  young  men  and  maidens ; 

Old  men  and  children : 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 

For  his  name  alone  is  excellent : 

His  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people, 

The  praise  of  all  his  saints ; 

Even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near  unto 
him. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


Psalm  CL. 


PEAISE  ye  the  Lord. 
Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary: 
Praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 
Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts : 
Praise  him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 
Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : 
Praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 
Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance  : 
Praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 


158  THE  PSALTER. 

Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : 
Praise  him  upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 
Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


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